2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PL65 SYT
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 55,190 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL65 SYT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 55,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL65 SYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (PL65 SYT) between September 2018 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PL65 SYT Mileage History
- 12/09/201813,852 mi
- 15/08/201914,912 mi+1,060 mi
- 16/08/201926,385 mi+11,473 mi
- 09/09/202029,769 mi+3,384 mi
- 31/08/202131,152 mi+1,383 mi
- 31/08/202131,152 mi
- 05/09/202234,158 mi+3,006 mi
- 05/09/202234,158 mi
- 08/02/202335,184 mi+1,026 mi
- 29/01/202439,090 mi+3,906 mi
- 16/01/202543,909 mi+4,819 mi
- 16/10/202548,059 mi+4,150 mi
- 22/09/202655,190 mi+7,131 mi
Average of roughly 5,150 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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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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