2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EM04 LFO
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2017. Recorded mileage 71,113 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
EM04 LFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 71,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
EM04 LFO Mileage History
- 06/07/202342,002 mi
- 06/07/202342,002 mi
- 15/04/202448,825 mi+6,823 mi
- 07/04/202557,100 mi+8,275 mi
- 07/04/202671,113 mi+14,013 mi
Average of roughly 10,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM04 LFO 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 2017 Volkswagen Up (EM04 LFO) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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