2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SH16 KXY
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/04/2016. Recorded mileage 30,346 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
SH16 KXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 30,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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.
SH16 KXY Mileage History
- 22/05/202322,500 mi
- 22/05/202322,500 mi
- 30/05/202424,237 mi+1,737 mi
- 14/05/202526,532 mi+2,295 mi
- 19/05/202630,346 mi+3,814 mi
Average of roughly 2,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH16 KXY 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 (SH16 KXY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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