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AJ16 FLW

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,866 mi
Last recorded51,866 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 51,866 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 51,866 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 46,148 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 46,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 35,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 28,091 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cab damaged but its open and close

Fail 10 Feb 2021 28,091 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fuel cab damaged but its open and close

Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 17,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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AJ16 FLW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ16 FLW registered?

AJ16 FLW is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is AJ16 FLW safe to buy?

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