2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WD63 NKE

The Volkswagen Up presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 81,041 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults across the visible history. The vehicle has cleared every MOT since 2022 without mechanical or structural concerns being raised. Mileage sits at a typical level for a 2013 car, averaging roughly 6,234 miles per year. The record shows 38,022 miles on 27 September 2022, rising to 53,151 miles by 5 October 2023, then 64,235 miles on 3 October 2024 and 81,041 miles on 29 September 2025. Annual accumulation stayed consistent at around 11,000 to 17,000 miles, with no standing periods or sudden jumps. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, showing only a failed test on 5 October 2023 that was immediately re-tested and passed the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the car is now 13 years old. The MOT history flags no corrosion, exhaust emissions issues or structural integrity problems, so no recurring fault pattern exists to target. Pre-purchase checks should confirm tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition and underbody rust given the age. The clean advisory record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but MOT pass sheets do not measure consumable wear between tests.