2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LD65 DZY
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 13,699 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD65 DZY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 13,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD65 DZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (LD65 DZY) between August 2018 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD65 DZY Mileage History
- 21/08/20184,922 mi
- 20/08/20196,040 mi+1,118 mi
- 10/08/20206,647 mi+607 mi
- 17/08/20217,000 mi+353 mi
- 17/08/20217,000 mi
- 10/08/20228,734 mi+1,734 mi
- 17/08/202310,825 mi+2,091 mi
- 15/08/202411,698 mi+873 mi
- 05/08/202512,769 mi+1,071 mi
- 17/08/202613,699 mi+930 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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