2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GC16 PLU
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2016. Recorded mileage 56,114 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GC16 PLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 56,114 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GC16 PLU Mileage History
- 27/07/202244,260 mi
- 07/07/202349,494 mi+5,234 mi
- 24/06/202454,740 mi+5,246 mi
- 03/06/202556,114 mi+1,374 mi
Average of roughly 4,155 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GC16 PLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (GC16 PLU) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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