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BU16 UGS

2017 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,189 mi
Last recorded49,189 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 UGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 18,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 10,358 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (mostly within tread). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 10,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (mostly within tread). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 5,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 5,146 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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BU16 UGS is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU16 UGS?

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What year was BU16 UGS registered?

BU16 UGS is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is BU16 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 UGS 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.

Does BU16 UGS have outstanding finance?

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