2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HT15 VCZ
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 94,836 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT15 VCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 94,836 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.
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.
HT15 VCZ Mileage History
- 01/08/202364,941 mi
- 07/08/202365,086 mi+145 mi
- 02/08/202474,425 mi+9,339 mi
- 05/08/202584,323 mi+9,898 mi
- 15/07/202694,836 mi+10,513 mi
Average of roughly 10,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT15 VCZ 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 (HT15 VCZ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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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