2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WL66 BVB
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/12/2016. Recorded mileage 15,121 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
WL66 BVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 15,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
WL66 BVB Mileage History
- 10/12/20217,662 mi
- 09/12/20228,453 mi+791 mi
- 12/12/202310,560 mi+2,107 mi
- 13/12/202413,194 mi+2,634 mi
- 09/12/202515,121 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 1,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WL66 BVB 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 (WL66 BVB) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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