2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RJ17 FUD
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2017. Recorded mileage 50,509 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
RJ17 FUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 50,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
RJ17 FUD Mileage History
- 13/06/202228,677 mi
- 10/06/202336,605 mi+7,928 mi
- 18/06/202441,062 mi+4,457 mi
- 27/02/202543,824 mi+2,762 mi
- 16/03/202650,509 mi+6,685 mi
Average of roughly 5,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ17 FUD 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 2017 Volkswagen Up (RJ17 FUD) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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