2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LU57 BAV
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 73,420 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU57 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 73,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LU57 BAV 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 (LU57 BAV) between August 2021 and August 2025.
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.
LU57 BAV Mileage History
- 25/08/202153,749 mi
- 15/08/202258,780 mi+5,031 mi
- 19/08/202363,067 mi+4,287 mi
- 16/08/202467,080 mi+4,013 mi
- 07/08/202573,420 mi+6,340 mi
Average of roughly 4,979 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: 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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