VOLKSWAGEN UP BL16VKR has 12 MOTs

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This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN UP has Passed 8 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2019

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 72,546 miles 3 days ago on Monday 1st June 2026 at 15:56.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Saturday 19th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BL16VKR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JUNE 202772,546 MI
FAILED1ST JUNE 202672,546 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202519TH JUNE 202666,851 MI
FAILED31ST MAY 202566,840 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions - Engine Idle Speed Too High (8.2.1.2 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH MAY 202419TH JUNE 202562,955 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 202319TH JUNE 202458,136 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 202358,136 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202320TH JANUARY 202454,165 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202220TH JANUARY 202345,198 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 202245,198 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Lining(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20211ST JANUARY 202235,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Z /a (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201925TH DECEMBER 202029,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Front Tyres Starting To Get Near Tread Bars
  3. ADVISORY - Stone Chip Front Screen Been Repaired
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BL16VKR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

BL16VKR MOT Comments

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BL16VKR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 72,546 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,255 miles

BL16VKR FAQs

This Volkswagen Up with registration BL16VKR was manufactured on Sunday 26th June 2016 so it is currently 10 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 72,546 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,255 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Up beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2019. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BL16VKR has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Up has had 10 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Up is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BL16VKR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 BL16VKR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BL16VKR Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 BL16VKR does have Tax. Read more

When does BL16VKR Tax expire?

The current Tax for BL16VKR will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BL16VKR MOT expire?

The current MOT for BL16VKR will expire in 1 year on Saturday 19th June 2027. Read more

When did BL16VKR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BL16VKR was on Monday 1st June 2026 at 15:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BL16VKR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for BL16VKR we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BL16VKR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for BL16VKR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BL16VKR?

BL16VKR is registered as a 2016 Volkswagen Up. Read more

How many miles has BL16VKR done?

The odometer reading for BL16VKR at the last MOT in June 2026 was 72,546 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,255 miles per year. Read more

How old is BL16VKR?

The vehicle BL16VKR was manufactured in 2016 so it is currently 10 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 26th June 2016. Read more

What colour is BL16VKR?

The official colour of BL16VKR is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BL16VKR have?

BL16VKR has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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