2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NK16 XAE
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 64,450 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK16 XAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 64,450 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.
NK16 XAE 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 (NK16 XAE) between May 2022 and June 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.
NK16 XAE Mileage History
- 31/05/202250,871 mi
- 01/06/202356,373 mi+5,502 mi
- 04/06/202460,900 mi+4,527 mi
- 05/06/202564,450 mi+3,550 mi
Average of roughly 4,504 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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