2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LO16 UPZ
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2016. Recorded mileage 33,700 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
LO16 UPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 33,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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 UPZ Mileage History
- 05/05/202319,369 mi
- 16/05/202423,977 mi+4,608 mi
- 16/05/202423,977 mi
- 23/05/202529,190 mi+5,213 mi
- 30/03/202633,700 mi+4,510 mi
Average of roughly 4,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO16 UPZ 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 UPZ) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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