2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VJ04 WAR
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 59,450 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VJ04 WAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 59,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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VJ04 WAR Mileage History
- 24/08/202247,392 mi
- 30/08/202351,682 mi+4,290 mi
- 20/08/202455,375 mi+3,693 mi
- 18/08/202559,450 mi+4,075 mi
Average of roughly 4,040 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VJ04 WAR MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (VJ04 WAR) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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