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AP16 BUW

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,384 mi
Last recorded42,384 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 BUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,592 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 40,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,264 miles

Fuel filler cap seal is slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is badly cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,968 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,307 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,034 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracked and Perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,792 miles

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

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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AP16 BUW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was AP16 BUW registered?

AP16 BUW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AP16 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 BUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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