2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MH15 DFZ
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 30,262 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH15 DFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 30,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MH15 DFZ 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 2015 Volkswagen Up (MH15 DFZ) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MH15 DFZ Mileage History
- 02/05/202214,974 mi
- 19/05/202319,356 mi+4,382 mi
- 10/05/202424,594 mi+5,238 mi
- 10/05/202424,594 mi
- 09/05/202530,262 mi+5,668 mi
Average of roughly 5,063 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: 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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