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BG16 ZFT

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,157 mi
Last recorded27,157 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 ZFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 27,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread and are 10yrs old

n/s/f/tyre wearing very badly on outer edge nearly to cords and on 2mm

o/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2025 24,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread and are 10yrs old

n/s/f/tyre wearing very badly on outer edge nearly to cords and on 2mm

o/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2024 20,426 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 20,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 18,385 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,879 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,915 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread due to age

Fail 14 Apr 2021 12,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in tread due to age

Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,097 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 ZFT is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was BG16 ZFT registered?

BG16 ZFT is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is BG16 ZFT safe to buy?

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