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AF16 UPZ

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,386 mi
Last recorded33,386 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 UPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 33,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,058 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 17,603 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 17,602 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 16,715 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 16,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 16,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 15,957 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 UPZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPZ registered?

AF16 UPZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is AF16 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 UPZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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