2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · JJ53 BUG
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2017. Recorded mileage 35,012 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
JJ53 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 35,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
JJ53 BUG Mileage History
- 10/09/20219,052 mi
- 14/09/202211,660 mi+2,608 mi
- 01/06/202313,978 mi+2,318 mi
- 02/05/202423,669 mi+9,691 mi
- 01/05/202535,012 mi+11,343 mi
Average of roughly 7,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JJ53 BUG 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 2017 Volkswagen Up (JJ53 BUG) between September 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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