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AB16 BTC

2018 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,393 mi
Last recorded31,393 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 BTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 31,393 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 31,393 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 26,344 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 26,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 9,194 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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AB16 BTC is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,668 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB16 BTC registered?

AB16 BTC is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is AB16 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 BTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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