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BU16 XFW

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 54,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 54,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 41,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,876 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 39,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 27,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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 XFW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 XFW registered?

BU16 XFW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is BU16 XFW safe to buy?

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