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A16 XNB

2015 Volkswagen Up

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

osf tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,545 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,220 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 65,220 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,943 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 40,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Advise weathering cracks around tyre tread and stepped on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Advise weathering cracks around tyre tread and stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Advise weathering cracks around tyre tread and stepped on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Advise weathering cracks around tyre tread and stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 22,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,071 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 26,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 26,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 10,972 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 22,771 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 22,771 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 9,417 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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A16 XNB is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 33,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 XNB registered?

A16 XNB is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is A16 XNB safe to buy?

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