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AX16 OBE

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 OBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 144,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 144,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush pulled out sitting on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 137,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 137,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 121,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 107,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 93,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 86,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,528 miles

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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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AX16 OBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX16 OBE registered?

AX16 OBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is AX16 OBE safe to buy?

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