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83 SJ

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,780 mi
Last recorded18,780 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 SJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 18,780 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 16,772 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 14,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 13,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 11,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 11,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 10,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 9,687 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 7,558 miles

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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83 SJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 83 SJ?

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What year was 83 SJ registered?

83 SJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is 83 SJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 SJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 83 SJ have outstanding finance?

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