2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ST17 PXJ
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 51,884 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ST17 PXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 51,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
ST17 PXJ Mileage History
- 30/05/202234,344 mi
- 26/05/202340,469 mi+6,125 mi
- 27/05/202340,469 mi
- 24/05/202446,319 mi+5,850 mi
- 30/05/202551,884 mi+5,565 mi
Average of roughly 5,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST17 PXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (ST17 PXJ) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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
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