2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LP16 CMF
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 20,898 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP16 CMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 20,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP16 CMF 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 (LP16 CMF) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LP16 CMF Mileage History
- 14/06/202212,641 mi
- 13/06/202314,840 mi+2,199 mi
- 03/06/202416,625 mi+1,785 mi
- 20/06/202518,917 mi+2,292 mi
- 12/06/202620,898 mi+1,981 mi
Average of roughly 2,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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