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2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DA14 YKB

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2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2014. Recorded mileage 40,121 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2014 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Nov 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
40,121 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Nov 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 November 2024 at 40,121 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This trend suggests a period of consistent maintenance that has avoided major mechanical failures or structural degradation over the last several years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 2014 registration, averaging approximately 3,343 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between May 2019 and July 2020, where the vehicle covered only 5,298 miles over sixteen months. Since then, the accumulation has remained minimal, with only 444 miles recorded between the April 2022 test and the November 2024 test. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it also indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. Because the MOT record shows no recurring faults, a buyer should focus on specific areas common to low-mileage vehicles. Inspect the vehicle for cracking or degradation of rubber components, particularly suspension bushes and boots, which can perish due to age rather than use. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use often leads to rust buildup on the rotors. Additionally, verify the tyre age and sidewalls for dry rot cracking, as tread depth is not the only indicator of tyre health on a car of this age.

DA14 YKB Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
  • 40,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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DA14 YKB Mileage History

  1. 11/04/202239,677 mi
  2. 30/05/202339,774 mi+97 mi
  3. 12/11/202440,121 mi+347 mi

Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

DA14 YKB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 12:12
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (DA14 YKB) between April 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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