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BGZ 5173

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 5173
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 53,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 50,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,607 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 47,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 41,850 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 41,850 miles

Emissions not tested Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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BGZ 5173 is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGZ 5173 registered?

BGZ 5173 is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BGZ 5173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 5173 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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