2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DP15 VVB
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 11,696 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP15 VVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 11,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP15 VVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (DP15 VVB) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DP15 VVB Mileage History
- 05/07/20236,195 mi
- 07/07/20236,195 mi
- 25/07/20249,099 mi+2,904 mi
- 25/07/202511,696 mi+2,597 mi
Average of roughly 2,676 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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