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B111 CAR

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,248 mi
Last recorded136,248 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 CAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 136,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 124,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close to the end of reserve travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 124,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 124,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 111,658 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 111,658 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 98,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 85,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 62,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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B111 CAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was B111 CAR registered?

B111 CAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is B111 CAR safe to buy?

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