2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WK17 HDJ
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 46,633 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK17 HDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 46,633 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.
WK17 HDJ 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 (WK17 HDJ) between October 2021 and October 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.
WK17 HDJ Mileage History
- 28/10/202125,385 mi
- 25/10/202229,962 mi+4,577 mi
- 16/10/202334,329 mi+4,367 mi
- 25/10/202439,810 mi+5,481 mi
- 20/10/202546,633 mi+6,823 mi
Average of roughly 5,341 miles per year across 5 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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