2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ST14 ABU

The Volkswagen Up presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 23 January 2026 at 41,137 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from February 2024 through January 2026 either passing or failing on administrative grounds with no mechanical or structural defects logged. The vehicle shows no worsening condition and no recurring advisory items requiring ongoing attention. Recorded mileage sits at 41,137 against a 2014 build date, an average of roughly 3,428 miles per year and markedly low for a twelve-year-old car. The odometer advanced only 2,599 miles between the 15 February 2024 test at 36,362 miles and the 5 February 2025 test at 38,538 miles, then a further 2,599 miles to the January 2026 pass. Such light use implies either short local journeys or extended periods off the road, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen despite low wear on drivetrain parts. The two failures dated 14 February 2024 and 22 January 2026 both show zero defects recorded, indicating the tester refused the certificate for reasons outside the standard roadworthiness checklist rather than for brake, suspension, or emissions faults. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely standing periods, as these items degrade with inactivity rather than mileage. Given the clean advisory history and absence of flagged structural integrity or exhaust emissions concerns, the Up appears competently maintained by prior keepers who avoided consumable neglect. Verify the rationale behind both no-defect failures through DVSA correspondence, and confirm tyre sidewall condition and underbody corrosion during a pre-purchase viewing.