2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SH14 HME
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 58,596 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH14 HME Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 58,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH14 HME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (SH14 HME) between June 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SH14 HME Mileage History
- 02/06/201712,829 mi
- 30/05/201817,068 mi+4,239 mi
- 31/05/201926,436 mi+9,368 mi
- 06/11/202036,590 mi+10,154 mi
- 29/11/202140,879 mi+4,289 mi
- 02/12/202245,776 mi+4,897 mi
- 02/12/202245,776 mi
- 18/12/202352,060 mi+6,284 mi
- 08/05/202553,005 mi+945 mi
- 09/05/202553,013 mi+8 mi
- 28/04/202658,596 mi+5,583 mi
- 28/04/202658,596 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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