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BN16 LUY

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,651 mi
Last recorded34,651 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 LUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 34,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 32,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 23,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 16,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 13,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,050 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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BN16 LUY 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

How do I check the history of BN16 LUY?

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What year was BN16 LUY registered?

BN16 LUY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is BN16 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 LUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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