2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WF64 DKU
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 99,619 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF64 DKU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 99,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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WF64 DKU 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 (WF64 DKU) between September 2017 and January 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WF64 DKU Mileage History
- 28/09/201713,168 mi
- 11/10/201816,009 mi+2,841 mi
- 03/01/202017,948 mi+1,939 mi
- 29/12/202021,549 mi+3,601 mi
- 20/01/202230,268 mi+8,719 mi
- 17/01/202343,485 mi+13,217 mi
- 16/01/202461,488 mi+18,003 mi
- 16/01/202581,018 mi+19,530 mi
- 16/01/202581,018 mi
- 16/01/202699,619 mi+18,601 mi
- 16/01/202699,619 mi
Average of roughly 10,414 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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