2019 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · R17 ESB
2019 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 26,778 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 ESB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 26,778 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.
R17 ESB 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 2019 Volkswagen Up (R17 ESB) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
R17 ESB Mileage History
- 05/01/202416,934 mi
- 03/01/202520,908 mi+3,974 mi
- 03/01/202520,912 mi+4 mi
- 08/01/202625,963 mi+5,051 mi
- 02/07/202626,778 mi+815 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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