VOLKSWAGEN UP2016 · 1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP — Petrol, 999cc. This vehicle has 74,345 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Up (W44 JBS) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2023 and September 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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