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BT16 DHP

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,560 miles

rear tyres slight perishing cracks

Pass 23 Oct 2024 86,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 86,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,231 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 65,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 62,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 52,905 miles

Daytime running lamps not working

Fail 18 May 2021 52,905 miles

Daytime running lamps not working

Nearside Front Position lamp not working With ignition on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working With ignition on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,974 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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BT16 DHP is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT16 DHP registered?

BT16 DHP is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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