2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VU64 VBC
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 60,260 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU64 VBC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 60,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU64 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (VU64 VBC) between April 2017 and October 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VU64 VBC Mileage History
- 18/04/201720,373 mi
- 28/03/201825,688 mi+5,315 mi
- 22/03/201930,030 mi+4,342 mi
- 29/09/202034,040 mi+4,010 mi
- 20/10/202138,775 mi+4,735 mi
- 12/10/202245,144 mi+6,369 mi
- 11/10/202348,047 mi+2,903 mi
- 15/10/202449,395 mi+1,348 mi
- 25/09/202553,242 mi+3,847 mi
- 22/10/202660,260 mi+7,018 mi
- 22/10/202660,260 mi
Average of roughly 4,193 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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