2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DS14 FXG
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2014. Recorded mileage 54,528 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS14 FXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 54,528 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.
DS14 FXG 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 (DS14 FXG) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS14 FXG Mileage History
- 15/02/202341,483 mi
- 12/02/202443,314 mi+1,831 mi
- 12/02/202546,526 mi+3,212 mi
- 12/02/202546,526 mi
- 24/01/202654,528 mi+8,002 mi
Average of roughly 4,436 miles per year across 5 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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