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CU16 FTX

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,266 mi
Last recorded46,266 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 FTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,266 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,204 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 28,087 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished all 4 (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 28,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished all 4 (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,442 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 13,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,433 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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CU16 FTX 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

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What year was CU16 FTX registered?

CU16 FTX is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 FTX safe to buy?

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