2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FP16 PFJ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 17,635 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP16 PFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 17,635 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.
FP16 PFJ 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 (FP16 PFJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
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.
FP16 PFJ Mileage History
- 24/03/202213,050 mi
- 28/03/202314,097 mi+1,047 mi
- 27/03/202415,177 mi+1,080 mi
- 25/03/202516,440 mi+1,263 mi
- 27/03/202617,635 mi+1,195 mi
Average of roughly 1,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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