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BF16 JKY

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,621 mi
Last recorded49,621 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 JKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 46,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 42,838 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 42,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal staring to perish

Fail 17 Mar 2021 38,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal staring to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,221 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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BF16 JKY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF16 JKY registered?

BF16 JKY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BF16 JKY safe to buy?

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