2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BT15 HCL
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/05/2015. Recorded mileage 100,100 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 999cc
BT15 HCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 100,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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.
BT15 HCL Mileage History
- 18/10/202150,303 mi
- 03/10/202259,958 mi+9,655 mi
- 10/10/202370,119 mi+10,161 mi
- 16/10/202483,949 mi+13,830 mi
- 08/10/2025100,100 mi+16,151 mi
Average of roughly 12,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT15 HCL 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 2015 Volkswagen Up (BT15 HCL) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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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