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Used 2017 Volkswagen up for sale
Volkswagen up! 1.0 PETROL AUTO
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 4 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 4 people together: the advert records 4 seats, including the driver.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the VW up! small city car, normally fitted with a 1.0-litre three‑cylinder petrol and VW's small automated manual (ASG) if listed as automatic. The ASG can feel a bit jerky at low speeds and its clutch/mechatronic wear is the main long-term concern on automatic examples; automatic variants are also less common so they can carry a small premium. Parts are widely available and share components with the SEAT Mii/Škoda Citigo, and there is no diesel/DPF complexity here.
- Automatic (ASG) gearbox: test low-speed creep, up/downshift smoothness and check for hesitation or judder; ask for any gearbox/mechatronic service history or software updates.
- Clutch behaviour: check for slipping under acceleration and any unusual noises when engaging gears (automatic clutch wear is the typical weak point).
- Rear seat space and ISOFIX mounts: ensure child seats fit and ISOFIX anchors are present and undamaged.
- Body & sills for rust: inspect wheel arches, lower door sills and boot aperture for bubbling or corrosion on a 9‑year old city car.
- Tyre age and condition (sidewall cracks on low-mileage cars) and that the jack/spare or repair kit is present.
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Mint condition. Comes fully serviced with a warranty and a new NCT.