2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SH64 FKL
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 161,552 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH64 FKL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2024
- 161,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH64 FKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (SH64 FKL) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Excessive blue smoke during acceleration. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
SH64 FKL Mileage History
- 31/05/2022116,117 mi
- 03/06/2023142,600 mi+26,483 mi
- 29/05/2024161,552 mi+18,952 mi
Average of roughly 22,765 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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