2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HG65 HWL
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 53,383 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG65 HWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
- 53,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG65 HWL 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 (HG65 HWL) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HG65 HWL Mileage History
- 05/11/202141,708 mi
- 05/11/202141,708 mi
- 22/11/202247,667 mi+5,959 mi
- 15/11/202353,383 mi+5,716 mi
Average of roughly 5,763 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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