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2019 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SV69 VLZ

SV69 VLZ

2019 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2019. Recorded mileage 44,791 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2019 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
44,791 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2019
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 44,791 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This recent streak of passes suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying safety-related defects following the failures in 2023. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 24,845 miles and September 2025 at 44,791 miles, the car covered nearly 20,000 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. This low mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts due to age if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension geometry and bushings following the 2023 failure at 32,873 miles which flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush. While this has passed since, the buyer should verify there is no remaining play in the steering or uneven tyre wear. The 2023 record also highlighted multiple tyres with perishing and edge wear, suggesting a period of neglect regarding basic consumable upkeep. Check the current tyre set for sidewall cracking to ensure the previous issue of aged or poorly maintained rubber has not returned.

SV69 VLZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
  • 44,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AG

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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1

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SV69 VLZ Mileage History

  1. 29/09/202224,845 mi
  2. 15/09/202332,873 mi+8,028 mi
  3. 15/09/202332,873 mi
  4. 10/09/202437,912 mi+5,039 mi
  5. 23/09/202544,791 mi+6,879 mi

Average of roughly 6,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SV69 VLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 07:42
MOT Analysis

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 2019 Volkswagen Up (SV69 VLZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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