2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · R18 EEL
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 115,807 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R18 EEL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 115,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
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
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R18 EEL Mileage History
- 16/01/201717,636 mi
- 09/02/201825,641 mi+8,005 mi
- 09/02/201825,641 mi
- 07/02/201933,813 mi+8,172 mi
- 05/02/202044,087 mi+10,274 mi
- 05/02/202044,104 mi+17 mi
- 06/02/202156,835 mi+12,731 mi
- 08/02/202156,835 mi
- 02/02/202273,751 mi+16,916 mi
- 24/04/202391,111 mi+17,360 mi
- 17/04/202499,292 mi+8,181 mi
- 22/04/202499,292 mi
- 24/04/2025112,101 mi+12,809 mi
- 25/04/2025112,102 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2026115,807 mi+3,705 mi
Average of roughly 10,596 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R18 EEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (R18 EEL) between January 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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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