2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AAS 18W
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 29,230 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AAS 18W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 29,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AAS 18W Mileage History
- 26/02/202225,402 mi
- 30/01/202325,590 mi+188 mi
- 20/02/202426,686 mi+1,096 mi
- 11/02/202528,036 mi+1,350 mi
- 17/02/202629,230 mi+1,194 mi
Average of roughly 963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AAS 18W MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (AAS 18W) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / MisfireModerate
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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