2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LO16 FTC
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2016. Recorded mileage 47,090 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO16 FTC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 47,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO16 FTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (LO16 FTC) between March 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LO16 FTC Mileage History
- 08/03/20194,490 mi
- 25/02/202011,628 mi+7,138 mi
- 01/04/202117,655 mi+6,027 mi
- 25/03/202222,689 mi+5,034 mi
- 27/03/202327,991 mi+5,302 mi
- 26/03/202434,063 mi+6,072 mi
- 28/03/202541,238 mi+7,175 mi
- 28/03/202541,238 mi
- 27/02/202647,090 mi+5,852 mi
- 27/02/202647,090 mi
Average of roughly 6,107 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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