2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SY16 YAH
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2016. Recorded mileage 42,096 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
SY16 YAH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 42,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 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.
SY16 YAH Mileage History
- 03/04/201913,442 mi
- 08/04/202019,055 mi+5,613 mi
- 12/04/202122,140 mi+3,085 mi
- 12/04/202122,140 mi
- 18/04/202226,306 mi+4,166 mi
- 10/04/202329,703 mi+3,397 mi
- 15/04/202434,233 mi+4,530 mi
- 14/04/202538,022 mi+3,789 mi
- 14/04/202538,022 mi
- 09/04/202642,096 mi+4,074 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SY16 YAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (SY16 YAH) between April 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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