2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · J2 CYY
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 39,839 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J2 CYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 39,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J2 CYY 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 2014 Volkswagen Up (J2 CYY) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J2 CYY Mileage History
- 30/08/202336,250 mi
- 31/08/202336,262 mi+12 mi
- 16/08/202437,780 mi+1,518 mi
- 16/08/202437,780 mi
- 20/08/202539,839 mi+2,059 mi
Average of roughly 1,818 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: 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
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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