2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SP17 YUA
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 26,880 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP17 YUA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/03/2022
- 26,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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SP17 YUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (SP17 YUA) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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