2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GL16 UMA
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10/05/2016. Recorded mileage 86,168 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
GL16 UMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 86,168 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: 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.
GL16 UMA Mileage History
- 30/04/202236,170 mi
- 28/04/202343,938 mi+7,768 mi
- 20/04/202453,650 mi+9,712 mi
- 26/04/202566,739 mi+13,089 mi
- 11/04/202686,168 mi+19,429 mi
Average of roughly 12,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL16 UMA 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 (GL16 UMA) between April 2022 and April 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.
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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