2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WD16 FPO
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 52,531 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD16 FPO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 52,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD16 FPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (WD16 FPO) between June 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WD16 FPO Mileage History
- 04/06/201924,748 mi
- 15/06/202028,226 mi+3,478 mi
- 12/06/202132,068 mi+3,842 mi
- 06/06/202235,607 mi+3,539 mi
- 09/06/202339,391 mi+3,784 mi
- 14/06/202443,628 mi+4,237 mi
- 05/06/202547,656 mi+4,028 mi
- 05/06/202547,656 mi
- 05/06/202652,531 mi+4,875 mi
Average of roughly 3,967 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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