2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VA16 FPL
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 52,720 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA16 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 52,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VA16 FPL 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 (VA16 FPL) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA16 FPL Mileage History
- 13/06/202338,042 mi
- 10/06/202441,286 mi+3,244 mi
- 10/06/202441,287 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/202552,712 mi+11,425 mi
- 24/06/202552,720 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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