2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SW16 EBO
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/05/2016. Recorded mileage 94,348 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
SW16 EBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2026
- 94,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW16 EBO Mileage History
- 09/11/202251,809 mi
- 05/12/202360,580 mi+8,771 mi
- 30/01/202580,441 mi+19,861 mi
- 18/02/202580,834 mi+393 mi
- 19/02/202694,348 mi+13,514 mi
Average of roughly 12,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 EBO 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 (SW16 EBO) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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