2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PF66 MHZ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 86,509 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PF66 MHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 86,509 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.
PF66 MHZ Mileage History
- 19/10/202347,826 mi
- 24/10/202467,164 mi+19,338 mi
- 18/10/202586,167 mi+19,003 mi
- 18/10/202586,167 mi
- 20/12/202586,509 mi+342 mi
Average of roughly 17,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PF66 MHZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (PF66 MHZ) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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