2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · R2 ECV
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 67,170 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 ECV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 67,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 ECV 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 2015 Volkswagen Up (R2 ECV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
R2 ECV Mileage History
- 12/10/202256,732 mi
- 11/10/202360,318 mi+3,586 mi
- 19/10/202464,647 mi+4,329 mi
- 11/10/202567,132 mi+2,485 mi
- 17/10/202567,170 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 3,462 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: Below 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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