2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SA11 BES
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 55,866 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
SA11 BES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 55,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SA11 BES Mileage History
- 15/07/202342,974 mi
- 06/07/202443,867 mi+893 mi
- 10/07/202545,557 mi+1,690 mi
- 13/07/202655,866 mi+10,309 mi
- 13/07/202655,866 mi
Average of roughly 4,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA11 BES 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 (SA11 BES) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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 (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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