2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LA15 EAP
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 37,025 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA15 EAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 37,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded 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
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LA15 EAP Mileage History
- 31/12/202130,647 mi
- 08/11/202334,498 mi+3,851 mi
- 29/10/202436,400 mi+1,902 mi
- 19/12/202537,025 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 1,608 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LA15 EAP MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (LA15 EAP) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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