2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AB10 DMB
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 68,194 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AB10 DMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 68,194 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.
AB10 DMB Mileage History
- 27/01/202239,138 mi
- 30/01/202348,217 mi+9,079 mi
- 19/01/202455,612 mi+7,395 mi
- 21/01/202563,689 mi+8,077 mi
- 05/02/202668,194 mi+4,505 mi
Average of roughly 7,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB10 DMB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (AB10 DMB) between January 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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