2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VA14 DNJ
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2014. Recorded mileage 88,352 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 999cc
VA14 DNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 88,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
VA14 DNJ Mileage History
- 26/06/202377,513 mi
- 21/08/202483,854 mi+6,341 mi
- 13/08/202586,543 mi+2,689 mi
- 12/08/202688,352 mi+1,809 mi
- 13/08/202688,352 mi
Average of roughly 3,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA14 DNJ 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 2014 Volkswagen Up (VA14 DNJ) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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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