2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · R4 MGM
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 26,434 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R4 MGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 26,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
R4 MGM Mileage History
- 22/12/202324,170 mi
- 18/11/202425,275 mi+1,105 mi
- 18/11/202425,275 mi
- 04/11/202526,434 mi+1,159 mi
- 04/11/202526,434 mi
Average of roughly 1,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R4 MGM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (R4 MGM) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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