2017 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2017 VOLKSWAGEN UP — Petrol, 999cc. This vehicle has 35,012 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2017 Volkswagen Up (JJ53 BUG) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2021 to May 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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