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BG16 DNU

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 DNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 42,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 42,728 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 29,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 25,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,092 miles

slight judder from front wiper blades

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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BG16 DNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG16 DNU registered?

BG16 DNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BG16 DNU safe to buy?

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