2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MM16 ODJ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2016. Recorded mileage 46,335 miles. MOT valid until 08/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
MM16 ODJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 46,335 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.
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.
MM16 ODJ Mileage History
- 09/05/201912,319 mi
- 28/10/202015,069 mi+2,750 mi
- 08/11/202121,119 mi+6,050 mi
- 04/11/202227,792 mi+6,673 mi
- 03/11/202334,812 mi+7,020 mi
- 03/11/202334,812 mi
- 31/10/202440,615 mi+5,803 mi
- 07/11/202546,335 mi+5,720 mi
Average of roughly 5,233 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
MM16 ODJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (MM16 ODJ) between May 2019 and November 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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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