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2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SD65 HPJ

SD65 HPJ

2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 43,945 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2015 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
43,945 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents as currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean pass in the March 2026 test at 43,945 miles. The maintenance trend is currently stable and improving following a period of reactive repairs. While the car showed a pattern of failing tests in 2024 and 2025, the lack of advisories in the most recent inspection indicates that the previous owner addressed the outstanding mechanical and safety defects to bring the vehicle to standard. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 43,945 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of deteriorating rubber-based components. The data shows consistent annual usage, such as the 2,082 miles driven between March 2025 and March 2026. However, the long intervals between tests can lead to the perishing of tyres and fuel seals noted in the 2021 record. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension during physical inspection. The 2025 failure at 41,863 miles identified excessively worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both front sides. While these were seemingly rectified, low-mileage vehicles that sit often suffer from dry cracking in these bushes. The history also shows recurring issues with tyre wear and uneven damage across 2021 and 2024, which may indicate a persistent alignment problem or worn shock absorbers that were not fully resolved.
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SD65 HPJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
  • 43,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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SD65 HPJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 17:41
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (SD65 HPJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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SD65 HPJ Mileage History

  1. 12/03/202439,174 mi
  2. 12/03/202439,174 mi
  3. 18/03/202541,863 mi+2,689 mi
  4. 18/03/202541,863 mi
  5. 18/03/202643,945 mi+2,082 mi

Average of roughly 2,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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