2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GW56 TER
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 74,395 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GW56 TER Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 74,395 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.
GW56 TER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (GW56 TER) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GW56 TER Mileage History
- 30/08/202246,864 mi
- 01/09/202353,126 mi+6,262 mi
- 23/08/202462,549 mi+9,423 mi
- 29/08/202574,395 mi+11,846 mi
Average of roughly 9,184 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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