2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PO14 XFB
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 46,177 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO14 XFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 46,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO14 XFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (PO14 XFB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire tank shield (6.1.3 (e))”; “Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury glass been smashed shards of glass. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
PO14 XFB Mileage History
- 17/10/202340,137 mi
- 27/10/202340,144 mi+7 mi
- 08/10/202443,179 mi+3,035 mi
- 08/10/202443,180 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/202546,177 mi+2,997 mi
Average of roughly 3,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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