2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LD64 YJS
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 61,088 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD64 YJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 61,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD64 YJS 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 (LD64 YJS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LD64 YJS Mileage History
- 13/09/202240,915 mi
- 28/09/202345,749 mi+4,834 mi
- 16/09/202454,043 mi+8,294 mi
- 16/09/202454,043 mi
- 25/09/202561,088 mi+7,045 mi
Average of roughly 6,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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