2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ND64 UGY
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 51,292 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND64 UGY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 51,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND64 UGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (ND64 UGY) between November 2017 and December 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
ND64 UGY Mileage History
- 24/11/201711,598 mi
- 24/11/201711,598 mi
- 12/12/201814,978 mi+3,380 mi
- 09/12/201920,646 mi+5,668 mi
- 18/12/202023,615 mi+2,969 mi
- 06/12/202126,138 mi+2,523 mi
- 15/12/202232,829 mi+6,691 mi
- 15/12/202232,829 mi
- 13/12/202338,785 mi+5,956 mi
- 19/12/202444,555 mi+5,770 mi
- 17/12/202551,292 mi+6,737 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 11 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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