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BA16 BUU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,015 mi
Last recorded41,015 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 BUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 41,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 41,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,071 miles

Offside day light running light inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,320 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 17,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 11,694 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

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 BUU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BA16 BUU?

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What year was BA16 BUU registered?

BA16 BUU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is BA16 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 BUU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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