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AJ16 YXG

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,495 mi
Last recorded23,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 23,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 20,906 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 20,906 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Within Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Within Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 17,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 8,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,755 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2019 6,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YXG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXG registered?

AJ16 YXG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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