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BV16 LMU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 LMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,845 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,069 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY

Front TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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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BV16 LMU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV16 LMU registered?

BV16 LMU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BV16 LMU safe to buy?

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