2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FH66 YXC
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 58,201 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FH66 YXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 58,201 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.
FH66 YXC Mileage History
- 09/12/202134,252 mi
- 30/11/202240,473 mi+6,221 mi
- 11/12/202347,850 mi+7,377 mi
- 27/11/202452,598 mi+4,748 mi
- 03/12/202558,201 mi+5,603 mi
Average of roughly 6,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH66 YXC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (FH66 YXC) between December 2021 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.
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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