2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SM16 MBO
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2016. Recorded mileage 95,052 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
SM16 MBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 95,052 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: Below Average
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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.
SM16 MBO Mileage History
- 02/08/202264,101 mi
- 01/08/202373,524 mi+9,423 mi
- 13/08/202485,933 mi+12,409 mi
- 19/08/202595,009 mi+9,076 mi
- 23/08/202595,052 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 10,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM16 MBO 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 (SM16 MBO) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 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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