2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PL16 CVT
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 28,284 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PL16 CVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 28,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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PL16 CVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (PL16 CVT) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PL16 CVT Mileage History
- 15/09/202115,778 mi
- 14/09/202219,142 mi+3,364 mi
- 20/09/202323,294 mi+4,152 mi
- 24/09/202425,858 mi+2,564 mi
- 24/09/202528,284 mi+2,426 mi
Average of roughly 3,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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