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2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SD14 ABN

SD14 ABN

2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 72,255 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2014 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72,255 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
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Valid until 09 Nov 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean roadworthiness status at the most recent inspection. The November 2025 test at 72,255 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a brief failure in October 2024 at 69,925 miles, though the subsequent pass two days later at 69,933 miles suggests a minor, quickly rectified issue rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,021 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 62,984 miles in October 2022 to the current 72,255 miles. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which is generally positive for preventing seal degradation and fluid stagnation. While the MOT history is notably clean, a physical inspection should focus on common wear items that often bypass MOT scrutiny. Given the consistent mileage, the buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as well as the brake discs for uneven wear or scoring. The absence of advisories regarding tyre tread or wiper blades in the recent records is a positive indicator of general upkeep. The lack of recurring structural corrosion or emissions issues in the recorded history is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. A thorough check of the underbody for surface rust and an assessment of the brake pads and discs for thickness will be necessary to confirm the vehicle's current mechanical state beyond the digital record.

SD14 ABN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
  • 72,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1

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SD14 ABN Mileage History

  1. 26/10/202262,984 mi
  2. 17/10/202366,466 mi+3,482 mi
  3. 23/10/202469,925 mi+3,459 mi
  4. 25/10/202469,933 mi+8 mi
  5. 10/11/202572,255 mi+2,322 mi

Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SD14 ABN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (SD14 ABN) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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