2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EL17 BEE
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 37,587 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL17 BEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 37,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
EL17 BEE Mileage History
- 23/02/202223,337 mi
- 17/02/202327,254 mi+3,917 mi
- 22/02/202431,427 mi+4,173 mi
- 25/02/202534,599 mi+3,172 mi
- 04/02/202637,587 mi+2,988 mi
Average of roughly 3,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL17 BEE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (EL17 BEE) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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