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BG16 FAK

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,426 mi
Last recorded75,426 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,162 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 66,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,471 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer and inner edges also in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer and inner edges also in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,546 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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BG16 FAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

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BG16 FAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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