2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AF16 OKJ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2016. Recorded mileage 81,644 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
AF16 OKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 81,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AF16 OKJ Mileage History
- 13/03/202368,780 mi
- 21/02/202473,645 mi+4,865 mi
- 13/03/202577,535 mi+3,890 mi
- 13/03/202577,536 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202681,644 mi+4,108 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF16 OKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (AF16 OKJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AF16 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AF16OKJ.
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
VAUXHALL
COMBO 2300 SPORTIVE S/S
MINI
COUNTRYMAN
BMW
X1
ISUZU
D-MAX
ISUZU
D-MAX
ISUZU
D-MAX
ISUZU
D-MAX
ISUZU
D-MAX
ISUZU
D-MAX
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS