2021 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · JO08 KAN
2021 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 18,526 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO08 KAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 18,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted 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
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JO08 KAN Mileage History
- 30/07/202410,607 mi
- 05/08/202514,391 mi+3,784 mi
- 05/08/202514,391 mi
- 14/08/202618,526 mi+4,135 mi
Average of roughly 3,883 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
JO08 KAN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Up (JO08 KAN) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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