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C3 TKG

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,683 mi
Last recorded59,683 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 59,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 56,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2023 56,195 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 56,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 54,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 46,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 37,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 29,665 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 29,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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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C3 TKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C3 TKG registered?

C3 TKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is C3 TKG safe to buy?

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