2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EK04 EMP
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 83,282 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK04 EMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 83,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
EK04 EMP Mileage History
- 14/03/202358,995 mi
- 10/04/202464,423 mi+5,428 mi
- 03/04/202573,683 mi+9,260 mi
- 10/04/202683,278 mi+9,595 mi
- 10/04/202683,282 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK04 EMP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (EK04 EMP) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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