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A1 VRN

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,417 mi
Last recorded59,417 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 55,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 51,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 51,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 47,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 40,948 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 34,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 34,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a hole in tyre which goes down to cords, also perishing and cracking 185/50/16 H Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 28,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 20,610 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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A1 VRN is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 VRN registered?

A1 VRN is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is A1 VRN safe to buy?

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