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2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KM15 EFF

KM15 EFF

2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 146,748 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2015 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
146,748 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle achieved a clean pass on 23 February 2026 at 146,748 miles with no recorded defects, indicating a currently stable mechanical condition. This result follows a consistent pattern of recent passes, suggesting the owner has addressed previous maintenance requirements. The history shows a resolving trend regarding past failures, moving from specific component issues to a clear record in the latest examination. This 11-year-old vehicle displays exceptionally high usage, accumulating approximately 11,850 miles between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests alone. The odometer progression from 118,053 miles in February 2024 to 146,748 miles in February 2026 confirms sustained heavy annual mileage rather than intermittent standing. Such consistent distance places significant demand on drivetrain components and consumables, requiring rigorous adherence to service schedules to maintain reliability. The February 2023 failure at 96,135 miles highlighted a lack of basic upkeep, specifically an offside front tyre with tread depth below 1.6mm and a missing registration plate lamp. While these are minor consumable and electrical issues, they suggest previous maintenance may have been reactive rather than proactive. A pre-purchase inspection should verify the current condition of all tyres and the windscreen, which carried an advisory for damage in February 2024, alongside a thorough check of suspension bushes and brake components given the high mileage.
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KM15 EFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
  • 146,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

KM15 EFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 04:38
MOT Analysis

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 2015 Volkswagen Up (KM15 EFF) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 February 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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KM15 EFF Mileage History

  1. 17/02/202396,135 mi
  2. 17/02/202396,153 mi+18 mi
  3. 23/02/2024118,053 mi+21,900 mi
  4. 20/02/2025134,898 mi+16,845 mi
  5. 23/02/2026146,748 mi+11,850 mi

Average of roughly 16,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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