2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SD16 FGE
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,886 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD16 FGE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 65,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD16 FGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (SD16 FGE) between March 2019 and September 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SD16 FGE Mileage History
- 25/03/201910,441 mi
- 26/03/201910,449 mi+8 mi
- 03/08/202017,034 mi+6,585 mi
- 04/08/202017,034 mi
- 06/08/202124,250 mi+7,216 mi
- 12/07/202233,649 mi+9,399 mi
- 12/07/202233,653 mi+4 mi
- 04/08/202343,172 mi+9,519 mi
- 04/08/202343,172 mi
- 30/08/202453,524 mi+10,352 mi
- 30/08/202453,526 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/202559,756 mi+6,230 mi
- 09/09/202665,886 mi+6,130 mi
Average of roughly 7,433 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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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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