Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) 1.0 BlueMotion Tech High Up 5d Owner Review

1.0 BlueMotion Tech High Up 5d
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In their own words

Even with Bluemotion Tech, the advertised MPG was very rarely (if ever) met, had two replacement clutches in less than 25,000 miles, various sensor lights/engine management light would illuminate regularly despite having no faults, optional multi media pack (sat nav, Bluetooth etc) hardly ever worked as it was supposed to, poor build quality, horrifically hard suspension, have to pay significantly extra to drive a car you’d want to be seen in, don’t expect to get anywhere fast or comfortably.

How reliable do you find the car?

Ate through clutches, media pack rarely worked, start/stop useless, multiple warning lights illuminate despite no faults

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Good for town driving, absolutely useless anywhere else
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Meets Expectations: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Aimee Dawson doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased December 2017
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 28,000 miles
  • Average MPG 40 mpg