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BC16 DCU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and lipped, Replacement Recommended. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view left section (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Replacement Recommended. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,258 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge. 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and lipped, Replacement Recommended. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view left section (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Replacement Recommended. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 52,071 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 25,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 25,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 22,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,244 miles

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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BC16 DCU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 BC16 DCU registered?

BC16 DCU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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