2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WK66 XAB
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20/10/2016. Recorded mileage 78,719 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
WK66 XAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 78,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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.
WK66 XAB Mileage History
- 24/10/202252,798 mi
- 16/10/202361,606 mi+8,808 mi
- 17/10/202470,142 mi+8,536 mi
- 19/09/202578,707 mi+8,565 mi
- 24/09/202578,719 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WK66 XAB 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 (WK66 XAB) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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