2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WM16 EBJ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 42,176 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM16 EBJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 42,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM16 EBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (WM16 EBJ) between June 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
WM16 EBJ Mileage History
- 19/06/201919,743 mi
- 22/06/202024,076 mi+4,333 mi
- 07/05/202127,393 mi+3,317 mi
- 06/05/202229,800 mi+2,407 mi
- 02/05/202332,486 mi+2,686 mi
- 25/04/202435,996 mi+3,510 mi
- 30/04/202538,935 mi+2,939 mi
- 28/04/202642,176 mi+3,241 mi
Average of roughly 3,271 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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