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BU16 XKS

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,862 mi
Last recorded41,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 41,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 41,860 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 34,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 28,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,636 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 20,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,024 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 XKS is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU16 XKS?

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What year was BU16 XKS registered?

BU16 XKS is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 XKS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU16 XKS have outstanding finance?

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