2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP? It's a Petrol with a 999cc engine showing 47,171 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (J12 FAS), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to December 2025.
With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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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