2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DA16 FFZ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 70,989 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
DA16 FFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 70,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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: Average
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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.
DA16 FFZ Mileage History
- 15/03/202317,182 mi
- 06/03/202435,277 mi+18,095 mi
- 22/03/202556,982 mi+21,705 mi
- 26/03/202556,983 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/202670,989 mi+14,006 mi
Average of roughly 18,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA16 FFZ 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 (DA16 FFZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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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