2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HJ15 MFN
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 51,321 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ15 MFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 51,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ15 MFN 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 2015 Volkswagen Up (HJ15 MFN) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HJ15 MFN Mileage History
- 03/09/202445,905 mi
- 03/09/202445,905 mi
- 21/08/202549,234 mi+3,329 mi
- 21/08/202549,234 mi
- 07/09/202651,321 mi+2,087 mi
Average of roughly 2,694 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: 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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