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BR16 DET

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,879 mi
Last recorded44,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 DET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 44,879 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 39,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 27,474 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 13,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 7,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 7,055 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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BR16 DET is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 27,818 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BR16 DET registered?

BR16 DET is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is BR16 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR16 DET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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