2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KA14 YOU
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 47,918 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA14 YOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 47,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KA14 YOU 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 (KA14 YOU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KA14 YOU Mileage History
- 13/04/202238,157 mi
- 14/04/202238,165 mi+8 mi
- 15/04/202340,406 mi+2,241 mi
- 17/04/202444,477 mi+4,071 mi
- 15/04/202547,918 mi+3,441 mi
Average of roughly 3,246 miles per year across 5 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
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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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