2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RE66 ENW
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 52,238 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE66 ENW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 52,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE66 ENW 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 (RE66 ENW) between September 2019 and July 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
RE66 ENW Mileage History
- 20/09/201921,054 mi
- 30/07/202026,129 mi+5,075 mi
- 22/07/202132,978 mi+6,849 mi
- 22/07/202240,085 mi+7,107 mi
- 24/07/202342,861 mi+2,776 mi
- 20/07/202445,823 mi+2,962 mi
- 25/07/202549,066 mi+3,243 mi
- 18/07/202652,238 mi+3,172 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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