2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NJ17 OKN
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 29,009 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NJ17 OKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 29,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
NJ17 OKN Mileage History
- 07/03/202321,315 mi
- 06/03/202423,549 mi+2,234 mi
- 19/02/202526,451 mi+2,902 mi
- 25/02/202629,008 mi+2,557 mi
- 25/02/202629,009 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ17 OKN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (NJ17 OKN) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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