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BG16 ZFJ

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,849 mi
Last recorded51,849 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 ZFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 51,849 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,989 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 43,989 miles

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

Nearside Daytime lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2024 36,148 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 36,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,430 miles

Offside Front rigid brake pipe reacting under coating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 20,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing badly

rear tyres cracking/perishing

scratches screen

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,308 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,839 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 16,839 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,164 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 ZFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 BG16 ZFJ registered?

BG16 ZFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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