2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DP16 FTO
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2016. Recorded mileage 22,550 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
DP16 FTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 22,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
DP16 FTO Mileage History
- 01/08/202316,126 mi
- 26/07/202418,825 mi+2,699 mi
- 26/07/202418,825 mi
- 11/08/202520,981 mi+2,156 mi
- 17/08/202622,550 mi+1,569 mi
Average of roughly 2,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP16 FTO 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 (DP16 FTO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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