2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RO16 UUX
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2016. Recorded mileage 104,344 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
RO16 UUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 104,344 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.
RO16 UUX Mileage History
- 21/01/202356,735 mi
- 02/02/202477,524 mi+20,789 mi
- 21/08/202490,307 mi+12,783 mi
- 23/08/202490,310 mi+3 mi
- 02/10/2025104,344 mi+14,034 mi
Average of roughly 17,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO16 UUX 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 (RO16 UUX) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 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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