2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP? It's a PETROL with a 999cc engine showing 45,478 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2016, this Volkswagen Up with plate SUE 115M has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2023.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 9 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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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