2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for L2 AAU: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP (Red, Petrol). Mileage: 30,872. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (L2 AAU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2023 to October 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
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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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