2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WA66 TWD
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/09/2016. Recorded mileage 59,280 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
WA66 TWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 59,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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.
WA66 TWD Mileage History
- 27/07/202244,674 mi
- 27/07/202348,176 mi+3,502 mi
- 10/07/202449,797 mi+1,621 mi
- 03/09/202551,660 mi+1,863 mi
- 21/08/202659,280 mi+7,620 mi
Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA66 TWD 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 (WA66 TWD) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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