2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PJ15 YKC
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2015. Recorded mileage 16,960 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ15 YKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 16,960 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.
PJ15 YKC Mileage History
- 08/02/202313,356 mi
- 20/02/202413,832 mi+476 mi
- 19/02/202514,777 mi+945 mi
- 13/02/202616,938 mi+2,161 mi
- 16/02/202616,960 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ15 YKC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (PJ15 YKC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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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