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2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CE16 BBU

CE16 BBU

2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 57,305 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2016 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
57,305 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
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CE16 BBU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
  • 57,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CE16 BBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 10:02
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (CE16 BBU) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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CE16 BBU Mileage History

  1. 24/02/202311,480 mi
  2. 28/02/202421,399 mi+9,919 mi
  3. 19/03/202540,085 mi+18,686 mi
  4. 19/03/202540,089 mi+4 mi
  5. 17/03/202657,305 mi+17,216 mi

Average of roughly 14,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2016 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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