2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YS16 ORG
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 71,086 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS16 ORG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 71,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS16 ORG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (YS16 ORG) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YS16 ORG Mileage History
- 26/08/202255,710 mi
- 26/08/202255,710 mi
- 25/08/202371,081 mi+15,371 mi
- 29/08/202371,086 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 15,264 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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- 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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