2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · Y13 CAM
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 29,432 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y13 CAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 29,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y13 CAM 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 (Y13 CAM) 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.
Y13 CAM Mileage History
- 02/12/202116,164 mi
- 07/12/202222,402 mi+6,238 mi
- 12/12/202324,881 mi+2,479 mi
- 05/12/202426,797 mi+1,916 mi
- 15/12/202529,432 mi+2,635 mi
Average of roughly 3,288 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: Excellent
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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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