2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LO16 UPP
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2016. Recorded mileage 53,526 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
LO16 UPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 53,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
LO16 UPP Mileage History
- 27/04/202240,674 mi
- 13/04/202345,571 mi+4,897 mi
- 02/05/202450,039 mi+4,468 mi
- 02/05/202450,039 mi
- 15/04/202553,526 mi+3,487 mi
Average of roughly 4,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO16 UPP 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 (LO16 UPP) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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