2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WJ16 HFR
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 41,532 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ16 HFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 41,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ16 HFR 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 (WJ16 HFR) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ16 HFR Mileage History
- 19/01/202319,057 mi
- 12/01/202419,321 mi+264 mi
- 12/01/202419,321 mi
- 23/02/202419,357 mi+36 mi
- 27/02/202541,532 mi+22,175 mi
Average of roughly 10,663 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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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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