2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AX66 NMK
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 37,992 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX66 NMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 37,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AX66 NMK 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 (AX66 NMK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AX66 NMK Mileage History
- 07/01/202310,896 mi
- 06/01/202420,327 mi+9,431 mi
- 04/01/202529,055 mi+8,728 mi
- 11/01/202529,280 mi+225 mi
- 02/01/202637,992 mi+8,712 mi
Average of roughly 9,071 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: Good
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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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