2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SE15 RNF
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 85,117 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE15 RNF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 85,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE15 RNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Up (SE15 RNF) between June 2018 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and perished in the tread exposing cord or ply 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (”.
SE15 RNF Mileage History
- 23/06/201828,920 mi
- 23/06/201828,290 mi-630 mi
- 11/06/201942,983 mi+14,693 mi
- 11/06/201942,983 mi
- 09/07/202053,340 mi+10,357 mi
- 09/07/202053,343 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/202157,213 mi+3,870 mi
- 09/07/202157,227 mi+14 mi
- 25/06/202262,417 mi+5,190 mi
- 25/06/202262,417 mi
- 11/07/202368,394 mi+5,977 mi
- 13/07/202368,394 mi
- 19/06/202473,956 mi+5,562 mi
- 20/06/202579,941 mi+5,985 mi
- 20/06/202579,946 mi+5 mi
- 10/07/202685,117 mi+5,171 mi
Average of roughly 6,984 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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