2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WD65 NWJ
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09/12/2015. Recorded mileage 65,324 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 999cc
WD65 NWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 65,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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.
WD65 NWJ Mileage History
- 13/04/202355,630 mi
- 03/04/202458,875 mi+3,245 mi
- 09/04/202562,511 mi+3,636 mi
- 09/04/202562,511 mi
- 07/04/202665,324 mi+2,813 mi
Average of roughly 3,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD65 NWJ 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 2015 Volkswagen Up (WD65 NWJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Tyres (4 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (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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