2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LR16 NCX
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 50,959 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR16 NCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 50,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LR16 NCX 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 (LR16 NCX) between March 2022 and March 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.
LR16 NCX Mileage History
- 12/03/202240,415 mi
- 10/03/202343,250 mi+2,835 mi
- 11/03/202446,331 mi+3,081 mi
- 19/03/202548,679 mi+2,348 mi
- 05/03/202650,959 mi+2,280 mi
Average of roughly 2,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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