2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP? It's a Petrol with a 999cc engine showing 14,559 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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Public record health check: Good.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (RTP 913), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2023 to March 2026.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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