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CU16 UZG

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 UZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,772 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 53,326 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,527 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,209 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 UZG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UZG registered?

CU16 UZG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CU16 UZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 UZG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU16 UZG have outstanding finance?

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