2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AM60 LEG
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 56,686 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM60 LEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 56,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM60 LEG 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 (AM60 LEG) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AM60 LEG Mileage History
- 04/01/202239,072 mi
- 03/01/202341,584 mi+2,512 mi
- 19/12/202345,996 mi+4,412 mi
- 16/12/202450,628 mi+4,632 mi
- 15/12/202556,686 mi+6,058 mi
Average of roughly 4,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
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 / MisfireModerate
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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