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SF21 ESE

2021 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,465 mi
Last recorded45,465 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Up16,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF21 ESE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 45,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 37,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jul 2024 31,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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SF21 ESE is a 2021 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 16,849 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF21 ESE?

You can check the full history of SF21 ESE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF21 ESE registered?

SF21 ESE is a 2021 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 July 2021.

Is SF21 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF21 ESE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF21 ESE have outstanding finance?

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