2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · M40 CYB
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 117,442 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M40 CYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 117,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M40 CYB 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 (M40 CYB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M40 CYB Mileage History
- 11/09/2023104,927 mi
- 13/09/2024111,786 mi+6,859 mi
- 17/09/2024111,802 mi+16 mi
- 01/09/2025117,440 mi+5,638 mi
- 02/09/2025117,442 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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