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A21 DYM

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,983 mi
Last recorded62,983 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,983 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working (not testable)

Offside Front daytime running light not working (not testable)

Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,681 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,079 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 48,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,977 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip that looks like it may have already been repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 34,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip that looks like it may have already been repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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A21 DYM is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was A21 DYM registered?

A21 DYM is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A21 DYM safe to buy?

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