2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PF17 KGY
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 16,529 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PF17 KGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 16,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
PF17 KGY Mileage History
- 14/07/202212,164 mi
- 17/07/202313,623 mi+1,459 mi
- 19/07/202415,061 mi+1,438 mi
- 11/09/202516,529 mi+1,468 mi
Average of roughly 1,380 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PF17 KGY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (PF17 KGY) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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
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