2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AO66 VEL
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 124,345 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AO66 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 124,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
AO66 VEL Mileage History
- 12/11/202172,162 mi
- 04/11/202283,368 mi+11,206 mi
- 27/10/202395,974 mi+12,606 mi
- 01/11/2024109,686 mi+13,712 mi
- 24/10/2025124,345 mi+14,659 mi
Average of roughly 13,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AO66 VEL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (AO66 VEL) between November 2021 and October 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.
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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