2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OO08 HBC
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 45,280 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO08 HBC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 45,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO08 HBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (OO08 HBC) between September 2018 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide 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))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OO08 HBC Mileage History
- 15/09/201814,263 mi
- 21/09/201917,902 mi+3,639 mi
- 25/09/202020,568 mi+2,666 mi
- 25/09/202121,878 mi+1,310 mi
- 29/09/202121,918 mi+40 mi
- 24/09/202225,905 mi+3,987 mi
- 11/09/202329,616 mi+3,711 mi
- 21/09/202434,230 mi+4,614 mi
- 08/09/202539,324 mi+5,094 mi
- 23/09/202645,280 mi+5,956 mi
Average of roughly 3,867 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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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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