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A188 ERT

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,495 mi
Last recorded32,495 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 ERT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 32,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 29,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,777 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,777 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 9,552 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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A188 ERT is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A188 ERT registered?

A188 ERT is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A188 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A188 ERT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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