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AD16 GJU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,557 mi
Last recorded70,557 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged / repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slightly damaged and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged / repaired filled and painted - method unknown - benefit given

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all brakes corroded / rusty - attention required

jet misaligned but still provide some fluid to screen

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2024 70,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and has several large splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged / repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slightly damaged and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged / repaired filled and painted - method unknown - benefit given

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all brakes corroded / rusty - attention required

jet misaligned but still provide some fluid to screen

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 64,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 64,281 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,496 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,141 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 37,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,602 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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AD16 GJU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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What year was AD16 GJU registered?

AD16 GJU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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