2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ND14 OLP
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 54,140 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND14 OLP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 54,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND14 OLP 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 (ND14 OLP) between March 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer tread / also ”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (8.2.2)”.
ND14 OLP Mileage History
- 09/03/201730,302 mi
- 23/03/201833,448 mi+3,146 mi
- 23/03/201833,448 mi
- 20/03/201935,790 mi+2,342 mi
- 20/03/201935,790 mi
- 04/04/202038,402 mi+2,612 mi
- 04/04/202038,402 mi
- 30/04/202140,707 mi+2,305 mi
- 20/05/202242,587 mi+1,880 mi
- 12/05/202344,709 mi+2,122 mi
- 12/05/202344,709 mi
- 14/05/202447,197 mi+2,488 mi
- 14/05/202447,197 mi
- 07/05/202550,357 mi+3,160 mi
- 30/04/202654,140 mi+3,783 mi
Average of roughly 2,608 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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