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BL16 BYF

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,130 mi
Last recorded41,130 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 41,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,109 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 35,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 25,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 18,282 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 7,417 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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BL16 BYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

How do I check the history of BL16 BYF?

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What year was BL16 BYF registered?

BL16 BYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 BYF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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