2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · J44 BAB
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2014. Recorded mileage 122,929 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 999cc
J44 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 122,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
J44 BAB Mileage History
- 01/03/202393,885 mi
- 28/02/2024105,990 mi+12,105 mi
- 28/02/2024105,990 mi
- 14/03/2025114,230 mi+8,240 mi
- 12/03/2026122,929 mi+8,699 mi
Average of roughly 9,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J44 BAB 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 (J44 BAB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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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