2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · R29 DGR
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 52,449 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R29 DGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 52,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R29 DGR Mileage History
- 23/09/202133,065 mi
- 22/09/202236,935 mi+3,870 mi
- 06/09/202340,276 mi+3,341 mi
- 16/09/202446,400 mi+6,124 mi
- 22/09/202552,449 mi+6,049 mi
Average of roughly 4,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R29 DGR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (R29 DGR) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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