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AP16 TZW

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,163 mi
Last recorded59,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 TZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,524 miles

front axle , tyres worn vey low , 2mm of remaining tyre tread , due to condition at time of inspection , recommend tyre replacement within 30 days of test .

Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,098 miles

front tyres to be reinspected in 3000 miles for remaining tyre tread

Pass 23 Dec 2022 51,954 miles

front tyres to be reinspected in 2000 miles

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,743 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,267 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 40,162 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 TZW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

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What year was AP16 TZW registered?

AP16 TZW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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