2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · JR07 RBT
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 117,413 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR07 RBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 117,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JR07 RBT 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 (JR07 RBT) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
JR07 RBT Mileage History
- 01/12/202398,449 mi
- 30/11/2024100,301 mi+1,852 mi
- 26/07/2025102,202 mi+1,901 mi
- 23/07/2026117,413 mi+15,211 mi
- 24/07/2026117,413 mi
Average of roughly 7,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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