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AF16 UPY

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 50,829 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 46,902 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 46,902 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 46,896 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade has a small split but clears the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyres cracking/perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,564 miles

Front brake discs wearing slightly thin.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,112 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 42,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 UPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

How do I check the history of AF16 UPY?

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What year was AF16 UPY registered?

AF16 UPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is AF16 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 UPY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF16 UPY have outstanding finance?

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