2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AY14 XJM
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 80,339 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY14 XJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 80,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY14 XJM 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 2014 Volkswagen Up (AY14 XJM) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holde”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AY14 XJM Mileage History
- 14/09/202355,501 mi
- 30/09/202467,007 mi+11,506 mi
- 30/09/202467,007 mi
- 23/09/202580,339 mi+13,332 mi
- 24/09/202580,339 mi
Average of roughly 12,242 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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