2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LE16 BLX
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 64,475 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
LE16 BLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 64,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
LE16 BLX Mileage History
- 10/10/202243,044 mi
- 15/11/202350,396 mi+7,352 mi
- 15/11/202350,396 mi
- 14/11/202457,440 mi+7,044 mi
- 19/09/202564,475 mi+7,035 mi
Average of roughly 7,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LE16 BLX 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 (LE16 BLX) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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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