2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · L12 URB
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 31,936 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L12 URB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2021
- 31,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L12 URB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (L12 URB) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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