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AF16 XFX

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,070 mi
Last recorded43,070 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,793 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside rear. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 42,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside rear. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 42,767 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKEN

Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 41,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,905 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 25,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 25,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,043 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 XFX 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 AF16 XFX registered?

AF16 XFX is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 XFX 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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