2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LK14 ENW
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2014. Recorded mileage 92,356 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK14 ENW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 92,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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LK14 ENW 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 (LK14 ENW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
LK14 ENW Mileage History
- 19/04/202479,061 mi
- 23/04/202479,063 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/202587,641 mi+8,578 mi
- 28/04/202587,667 mi+26 mi
- 14/05/202692,356 mi+4,689 mi
Average of roughly 6,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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