2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WD16 FRJ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 35,748 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
WD16 FRJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 35,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
WD16 FRJ Mileage History
- 16/09/202222,935 mi
- 02/09/202326,506 mi+3,571 mi
- 29/08/202430,615 mi+4,109 mi
- 29/08/202535,748 mi+5,133 mi
Average of roughly 4,342 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WD16 FRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (WD16 FRJ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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