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2021 Volkswagen UP GTI 1.0L Petrol · GY71 UUP

GY71 UUP

2021 Volkswagen UP GTI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2021. Recorded mileage 46,688 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP GTI
Year / Origin
2021 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/08/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
46,688 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/08/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Finance & Risk
UNCHECKED
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Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle's most recent MOT test on 14 August 2026 shows a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, moving from a failure in November 2025 to a clean pass in the most recent inspection. The single recorded failure involved the nearside and offside headlamp aim being too low, a common adjustment issue rather than a mechanical component failure. The recorded mileage of 46,688 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 9,338 miles per year. The MOT history shows regular annual testing with entries on 13 November 2024, 13 November 2025, and 14 August 2026. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline, and the mileage accumulation follows a predictable pattern for a vehicle of this age. Since the recent records show no advisories or mechanical failures, there are no specific recurring faults like suspension bushes, brake binding, or corrosion to flag from the MOT history. A physical inspection should still focus on standard consumable wear such as tyre tread depth and brake pad thickness, as these are not always highlighted in a clean MOT if they meet the minimum legal thresholds. The lack of recorded advisories suggests that no progressive issues with the exhaust, lighting, or structural integrity were identified during the last three testing cycles.

GY71 UUP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
  • 46,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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GY71 UUP Mileage History

  1. 13/11/202427,246 mi
  2. 13/11/202539,883 mi+12,637 mi
  3. 13/11/202539,883 mi
  4. 14/08/202646,688 mi+6,805 mi

Average of roughly 11,116 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

GY71 UUP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 05:53
MOT Analysis

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 2021 Volkswagen Up Gti (GY71 UUP) between November 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 August 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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ADVISORY