2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CP14 CXB
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2014. Recorded mileage 43,951 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP14 CXB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 43,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP14 CXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (CP14 CXB) between May 2017 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CP14 CXB Mileage History
- 12/05/20177,337 mi
- 10/05/201811,788 mi+4,451 mi
- 18/05/201916,764 mi+4,976 mi
- 29/06/202020,766 mi+4,002 mi
- 29/06/202020,766 mi
- 21/06/202122,581 mi+1,815 mi
- 21/06/202225,731 mi+3,150 mi
- 23/06/202329,620 mi+3,889 mi
- 21/06/202433,924 mi+4,304 mi
- 21/06/202433,924 mi
- 20/06/202538,772 mi+4,848 mi
- 23/06/202643,951 mi+5,179 mi
Average of roughly 4,017 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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