2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SB66 GCY
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 47,485 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB66 GCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 47,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
SB66 GCY Mileage History
- 24/08/20227,686 mi
- 14/08/202318,506 mi+10,820 mi
- 21/08/202434,475 mi+15,969 mi
- 21/08/202547,485 mi+13,010 mi
- 21/08/202547,485 mi
Average of roughly 13,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB66 GCY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (SB66 GCY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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
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