2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GL14 PJY
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2014. Recorded mileage 67,211 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL14 PJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 67,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GL14 PJY 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 (GL14 PJY) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL14 PJY Mileage History
- 19/07/202258,146 mi
- 14/07/202361,445 mi+3,299 mi
- 19/07/202464,024 mi+2,579 mi
- 14/07/202567,211 mi+3,187 mi
- 14/07/202567,211 mi
Average of roughly 3,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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