2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · JJ08 ACK
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 45,520 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JJ08 ACK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 45,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JJ08 ACK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (JJ08 ACK) between March 2018 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
JJ08 ACK Mileage History
- 19/03/201817,828 mi
- 11/03/201925,954 mi+8,126 mi
- 11/03/201925,954 mi
- 06/07/202031,413 mi+5,459 mi
- 01/07/202134,069 mi+2,656 mi
- 06/07/202134,101 mi+32 mi
- 22/06/202237,168 mi+3,067 mi
- 22/06/202237,168 mi
- 30/06/202339,833 mi+2,665 mi
- 03/07/202441,706 mi+1,873 mi
- 03/07/202441,707 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202544,936 mi+3,229 mi
- 03/07/202544,936 mi
- 11/03/202645,520 mi+584 mi
Average of roughly 3,471 miles per year across 14 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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