2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BA16 LNE
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 80,134 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BA16 LNE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
- 80,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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 LNE Mileage History
- 09/05/202272,560 mi
- 04/05/202475,101 mi+2,541 mi
- 04/06/202580,108 mi+5,007 mi
- 31/03/202680,134 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,945 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BA16 LNE MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (BA16 LNE) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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