2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MD63 DVN
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 21,417 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD63 DVN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 21,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD63 DVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (MD63 DVN) between January 2017 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MD63 DVN Mileage History
- 05/01/20178,702 mi
- 02/01/201812,225 mi+3,523 mi
- 17/01/201916,090 mi+3,865 mi
- 17/01/201916,090 mi
- 04/10/201918,121 mi+2,031 mi
- 21/09/202018,802 mi+681 mi
- 15/09/202119,845 mi+1,043 mi
- 26/09/202220,503 mi+658 mi
- 21/09/202320,897 mi+394 mi
- 17/09/202421,064 mi+167 mi
- 17/09/202421,064 mi
- 22/09/202521,295 mi+231 mi
- 23/09/202521,259 mi-36 mi
- 05/10/202621,417 mi+158 mi
- 05/10/202621,417 mi
Average of roughly 1,304 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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