2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GX06 HUX
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 79,312 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX06 HUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 79,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX06 HUX 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 (GX06 HUX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
GX06 HUX Mileage History
- 06/09/202260,225 mi
- 29/08/202361,945 mi+1,720 mi
- 18/10/202468,057 mi+6,112 mi
- 09/10/202579,310 mi+11,253 mi
- 09/10/202579,312 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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