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CV16 CBU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,448 mi
Last recorded43,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 CBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 43,448 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 43,447 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s/f and n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 41,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,178 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,843 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 30,843 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 26,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,612 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 20,612 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,575 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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CV16 CBU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

How do I check the history of CV16 CBU?

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What year was CV16 CBU registered?

CV16 CBU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CV16 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 CBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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