2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RE17 JWP
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2017. Recorded mileage 49,055 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE17 JWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 49,055 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: Good
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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.
RE17 JWP Mileage History
- 24/11/202139,404 mi
- 01/11/202240,676 mi+1,272 mi
- 15/11/202343,337 mi+2,661 mi
- 12/11/202446,153 mi+2,816 mi
- 13/11/202549,055 mi+2,902 mi
Average of roughly 2,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE17 JWP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (RE17 JWP) between November 2021 and November 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
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