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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

R16 BFRMOT history

R16 BFR is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 4 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 32,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

R16 BFR red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
32,917 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
4 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BFR was last recorded at 32,917 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,889 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,028 miles
Average per year
2,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,917 miles
  • 2025 – 31,889 miles
  • 2024 – 30,564 miles
  • 2023 – 27,016 miles
  • 2022 – 26,464 miles
  • 2021 – 22,882 miles
  • 2020 – 17,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,917 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,917 miles (+1,028)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    32,917 miles
    Test number
    750135292691
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass31,889 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    343639279473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,888 miles (+1,324)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    292560245412
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass30,564 miles (+3,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,564 miles
    Test number
    555813554610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass27,016 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,016 miles
    Test number
    941786986031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,464 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,464 miles
    Test number
    493059887744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,882 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    948844495371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,241 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,241 miles
    Test number
    457342263376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall cut and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail17,241 miles1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,241 miles
    Test number
    689053532265
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall cut and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about R16 BFR

Does R16 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BFR is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BFR?
The MOT on R16 BFR is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BFR done?
R16 BFR was recorded at 32,917 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,803 miles a year.
Has R16 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BFR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 BFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 BFR find?
R16 BFR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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