2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RS08 ELL
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 33,410 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS08 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 33,410 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.
RS08 ELL 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 2014 Volkswagen Up (RS08 ELL) between December 2021 and December 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.
RS08 ELL Mileage History
- 14/12/202125,462 mi
- 13/12/202227,151 mi+1,689 mi
- 14/12/202329,090 mi+1,939 mi
- 05/12/202431,242 mi+2,152 mi
- 09/12/202533,410 mi+2,168 mi
Average of roughly 1,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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