2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GU16 EVJ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 42,321 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU16 EVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 42,321 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.
GU16 EVJ Mileage History
- 14/10/202133,605 mi
- 14/10/202236,999 mi+3,394 mi
- 23/10/202339,640 mi+2,641 mi
- 31/10/202441,265 mi+1,625 mi
- 28/10/202542,321 mi+1,056 mi
Average of roughly 2,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU16 EVJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (GU16 EVJ) between October 2021 and October 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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