2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SY63 EUW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2024 at 82,393 miles followed immediately after a failure due to worn anti-roll bar ball joints and pitted brake discs. While the car passed three days after the failure, the record indicates that the front suspension and braking components are reaching the end of their life, suggesting the owner only addresses faults once they reach the point of failure rather than during scheduled service intervals. At 82,393 miles over 13 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity urban use. The data shows a steady progression of mileage, with roughly 2,400 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests and another 1,600 miles leading up to the June 2024 failure and pass. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the 2023 advisories regarding perishing and cracking tyres despite the low overall distance. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension for further play in the anti-roll bar bushes and joints, as these were recurring issues in the 2024 tests. The front brake discs noted as pitted and scored in June 2024 require close attention, as pitting indicates prolonged corrosion or lack of use. Given the history of an exhaust flexi pipe leak in 2022 and aging tyre rubber in 2023, the buyer should also check the exhaust system for structural rust and the tyre sidewalls for cracking to ensure they are not unsafe due to age rather than tread depth.