2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GL17 DBO
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/04/2017. Recorded mileage 59,237 miles. MOT valid until 17/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GL17 DBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 59,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
GL17 DBO Mileage History
- 30/03/202234,618 mi
- 30/03/202338,848 mi+4,230 mi
- 22/03/202443,210 mi+4,362 mi
- 24/03/202549,652 mi+6,442 mi
- 25/03/202659,237 mi+9,585 mi
Average of roughly 6,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL17 DBO 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 (GL17 DBO) between March 2022 and March 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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