2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · K800 EDE
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 53,592 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K800 EDE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 53,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K800 EDE MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (K800 EDE) between July 2022 and July 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.
K800 EDE Mileage History
- 14/07/202243,059 mi
- 14/07/202347,485 mi+4,426 mi
- 23/07/202449,720 mi+2,235 mi
- 21/07/202553,592 mi+3,872 mi
Average of roughly 3,488 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: 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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