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AJ16 TSV

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 TSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 51,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 51,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel long

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 45,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 37,739 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 31 May 2023 37,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perished

tpms light on

Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,685 miles

hand brake lever has long travel

Fail 9 Jun 2022 30,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,258 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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AJ16 TSV is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 AJ16 TSV registered?

AJ16 TSV is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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