2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GF14 GVT
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 75,087 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF14 GVT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 75,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF14 GVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (GF14 GVT) between April 2017 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
GF14 GVT Mileage History
- 07/04/201737,005 mi
- 03/04/201842,191 mi+5,186 mi
- 07/06/201949,013 mi+6,822 mi
- 08/06/202052,424 mi+3,411 mi
- 04/06/202155,675 mi+3,251 mi
- 04/06/202155,675 mi
- 08/07/202259,451 mi+3,776 mi
- 26/06/202362,787 mi+3,336 mi
- 06/07/202467,382 mi+4,595 mi
- 16/07/202467,387 mi+5 mi
- 15/07/202570,810 mi+3,423 mi
- 06/07/202675,087 mi+4,277 mi
Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 12 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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