The VOLKSWAGEN UP! (2011-16) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.0 60 EU6 LOOK UP! is a three-door city car, designed particularly to make everyday driving and parking simple. It is an approachable used hatchback, with Volkswagen’s neat, solid-feeling design in a compact package that is easier to live with than a larger car. Mycarcheck.com recorded 281 checks across 145 distinct VINs, showing meaningful buyer interest in this sample. Checks indicate an average private-sale value of £4,800 and recorded mileage of 43,000 miles; annual use averages 5,000 miles, with around 1.4 previous keepers. These are guide figures, not a guarantee for an individual car. The 1.0-litre engine suits trips and commuting, while easy controls make this Up! a sensible choice for first-time drivers, couples or a second household car. Less spacious than bigger superminis, it counters with compact dimensions, low running costs and a grown-up feel, standing out among the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto.