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BA16 BBV

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,489 mi
Last recorded42,489 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 42,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 37,331 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,958 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear All Perished/Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,559 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 21,559 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,407 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 15,407 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (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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BA16 BBV is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA16 BBV registered?

BA16 BBV is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is BA16 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 BBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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