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VOLKSWAGEN UP2016 · 1.0L Petrol

JC14 APR

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Considering this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP? It's a Petrol with a 999cc engine showing 88,540 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 28 July 2025 at 88,540 miles resulted in a clean pass following an initial failure recorded on the same day. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate faults to ensure compliance, as the record shows no recurring advisories or persistent defects across the last three passing tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,854 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 86,146 miles and the July 2024 test at 87,274 miles, the car covered 1,128 miles, followed by another 1,266 miles leading into the July 2025 test. This low annual mileage indicates short-distance driving, which can sometimes lead to mechanical issues associated with long periods of standing or engine and drivetrain components. While the history is clean of structural corrosion issues, the failures recorded on the days preceding the 2024 and 2025 tests indicate that minor mechanical or emission-related faults required immediate attention. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and brake components, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rubber degradation and surface rust despite age. Checking the state of the brake discs and calipers is also advisable to ensure that the low usage pattern has not resulted in uneven wear or seized components.

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 3, 2026, 01:00 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 28 July 2025 at 88,540 miles resulted in a clean pass following an initial failure recorded on the same day. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate faults to ensure compliance, as the record shows no recurring advisories or persistent defects across the last three passing tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,854 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 86,146 miles and the July 2024 test at 87,274 miles, the car covered 1,128 miles, followed by another 1,266 miles leading into the July 2025 test. This low annual mileage indicates short-distance driving, which can sometimes lead to mechanical issues associated with long periods of standing or engine and drivetrain components. While the history is clean of structural corrosion issues, the failures recorded on the days preceding the 2024 and 2025 tests indicate that minor mechanical or emission-related faults required immediate attention. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and brake components, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rubber degradation and surface rust despite age. Checking the state of the brake discs and calipers is also advisable to ensure that the low usage pattern has not resulted in uneven wear or seized components.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2016 Volkswagen Up (JC14 APR) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2023 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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