2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VA66 FBU
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 40,328 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA66 FBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 40,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA66 FBU 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 (VA66 FBU) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VA66 FBU Mileage History
- 08/12/202123,917 mi
- 05/12/202228,491 mi+4,574 mi
- 20/12/202332,472 mi+3,981 mi
- 17/12/202435,778 mi+3,306 mi
- 23/12/202540,328 mi+4,550 mi
Average of roughly 4,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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
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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