2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KM65 NLU
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 69,709 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM65 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 69,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KM65 NLU 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 2015 Volkswagen Up (KM65 NLU) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KM65 NLU Mileage History
- 21/06/202239,906 mi
- 19/06/202350,613 mi+10,707 mi
- 19/06/202350,163 mi-450 mi
- 05/06/202459,328 mi+9,165 mi
- 16/06/202569,709 mi+10,381 mi
Average of roughly 9,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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- 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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