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BC16 HVX

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,891 mi
Last recorded73,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 73,891 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,976 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on minimum

Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,967 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Side mirror broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on minimum

Pass 20 Jul 2024 59,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 38,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 24,995 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 24,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,496 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 HVX is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC16 HVX registered?

BC16 HVX is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BC16 HVX safe to buy?

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