2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VA14 XBT
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2014. Recorded mileage 41,361 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 999cc
VA14 XBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 41,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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 XBT Mileage History
- 01/12/202229,858 mi
- 16/11/202332,433 mi+2,575 mi
- 15/11/202437,791 mi+5,358 mi
- 15/11/202437,791 mi
- 24/11/202541,361 mi+3,570 mi
Average of roughly 3,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA14 XBT 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 XBT) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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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