2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SR16 UHD
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 120,238 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR16 UHD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 120,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR16 UHD 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 (SR16 UHD) between May 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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 (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SR16 UHD Mileage History
- 20/05/201919,193 mi
- 26/05/202026,857 mi+7,664 mi
- 26/05/202026,587 mi-270 mi
- 19/05/202138,069 mi+11,482 mi
- 04/05/202272,889 mi+34,820 mi
- 16/05/202389,981 mi+17,092 mi
- 26/05/202390,639 mi+658 mi
- 21/05/2024107,671 mi+17,032 mi
- 25/05/2024108,057 mi+386 mi
- 30/06/2025118,644 mi+10,587 mi
- 03/07/2025118,649 mi+5 mi
- 23/06/2026120,236 mi+1,587 mi
- 26/06/2026120,238 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,228 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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