2015 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YN65 XUG
2015 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 64,134 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN65 XUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 64,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN65 XUG 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 (YN65 XUG) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
YN65 XUG Mileage History
- 20/09/202134,019 mi
- 21/09/202239,415 mi+5,396 mi
- 29/09/202346,761 mi+7,346 mi
- 30/09/202454,406 mi+7,645 mi
- 29/09/202564,134 mi+9,728 mi
Average of roughly 7,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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