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AD16 GFV

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,907 mi
Last recorded41,907 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 GFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 41,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 37,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 31,982 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 31,964 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 26,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 26,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at approx 2.5mm.165/70/r14/81/t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 13,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,230 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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AD16 GFV is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD16 GFV registered?

AD16 GFV is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is AD16 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 GFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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