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BF16 LVH

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,278 mi
Last recorded38,278 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 LVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 32,764 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 32,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,594 miles

Emissions pass( no printout)

Fail 3 Aug 2023 26,594 miles

Emissions pass( no printout)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 21,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 15,830 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

Fail 28 Jul 2021 15,830 miles

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

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,134 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 13,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,863 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 LVH is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LVH registered?

BF16 LVH is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BF16 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 LVH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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