2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SX14 EYD

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT test in May 2026 at 80,751 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of concern in mid-2025. While the 2025 test revealed multiple failures regarding emissions and hardware, the subsequent clean pass indicates that the owner addressed these mechanical faults to bring the car back to legal standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity between September 2024 at 74,784 miles and May 2025 at 75,326 miles, where the car covered only 542 miles in eight months. Following this period, the vehicle accumulated over 5,400 miles before the May 2026 test. This suggests a period of low use followed by more regular driving, which can sometimes cause rubber components and seals to dry out or perish. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake system, focusing on the slight corrosion on the brake hose ferrule noted in May 2025. Although the car passed the following year, corrosion on metal hydraulic fittings is progressive and can lead to structural degradation of the hose line. The carbon monoxide emissions failure in 2025 also suggests the engine may have struggled with fuel mixture or sensor health previously; the buyer should check for a smooth idle or any smoke from the exhaust to ensure the underlying issue was fully rectified. The recurring issues with windscreen wipers in 2024 and 2025 indicate that minor consumable items were neglected until they failed a test. A physical inspection of the wiper blade tension and the condition of the glass is advisable to ensure the current owner is maintaining basic upkeep. Given the age of the Volkswagen Up, a check for underbody corrosion around the suspension mounting and arches remains standard practice, though the MOT record does not currently flag any structural integrity concerns.