2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AL51 ALN
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2016. Recorded mileage 55,310 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
AL51 ALN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 55,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
AL51 ALN Mileage History
- 16/02/202240,419 mi
- 13/02/202344,165 mi+3,746 mi
- 08/02/202448,095 mi+3,930 mi
- 11/02/202551,793 mi+3,698 mi
- 09/02/202655,310 mi+3,517 mi
Average of roughly 3,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AL51 ALN 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 (AL51 ALN) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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