2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VW15 BAD
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11/09/2017. Recorded mileage 23,476 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
VW15 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 23,476 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.
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.
VW15 BAD Mileage History
- 03/11/202112,589 mi
- 07/11/202214,520 mi+1,931 mi
- 02/11/202316,701 mi+2,181 mi
- 05/11/202420,396 mi+3,695 mi
- 05/11/202523,476 mi+3,080 mi
Average of roughly 2,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VW15 BAD 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 (VW15 BAD) between November 2021 and November 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.
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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