2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BA16 BBV
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 42,489 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BA16 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 42,489 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: Excellent
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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.
BA16 BBV Mileage History
- 20/10/202124,803 mi
- 18/10/202229,079 mi+4,276 mi
- 18/10/202332,958 mi+3,879 mi
- 22/10/202437,331 mi+4,373 mi
- 22/10/202542,489 mi+5,158 mi
Average of roughly 4,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BA16 BBV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (BA16 BBV) between October 2021 and October 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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- 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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