2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AN53 HAL
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 22,158 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AN53 HAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 22,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AN53 HAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (AN53 HAL) between February 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AN53 HAL Mileage History
- 21/02/202319,142 mi
- 20/02/202420,847 mi+1,705 mi
- 05/12/202421,936 mi+1,089 mi
- 17/12/202422,156 mi+220 mi
- 17/12/202422,158 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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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