2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GY16 NJF
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/05/2016. Recorded mileage 24,046 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
GY16 NJF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 24,046 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
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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.
GY16 NJF Mileage History
- 16/05/202218,249 mi
- 11/05/202319,605 mi+1,356 mi
- 13/05/202421,611 mi+2,006 mi
- 12/05/202524,046 mi+2,435 mi
Average of roughly 1,939 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GY16 NJF 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 (GY16 NJF) between May 2022 and May 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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