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AF16 LAO

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 LAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,855 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 85,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,658 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,784 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front control arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play osf bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished/cracked, but still effective

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,612 miles

Front brake pads unevenly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,248 miles

Brake lever high but has sufficient reserve travel

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes slightly perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 43,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 34,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,645 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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AF16 LAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 AF16 LAO registered?

AF16 LAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AF16 LAO safe to buy?

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