2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MW15 AXR
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 12,378 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW15 AXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 12,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MW15 AXR Mileage History
- 08/06/202311,811 mi
- 08/06/202311,811 mi
- 18/06/202411,975 mi+164 mi
- 19/06/202411,976 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/202512,378 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW15 AXR 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 (MW15 AXR) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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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