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AJ16 ZVE

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,147 mi
Last recorded64,147 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ZVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 64,147 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))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 58,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bunch of air fresheners

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 50,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bunch of air fresheners

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,324 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,886 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 23,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 ZVE is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVE registered?

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

Is AJ16 ZVE safe to buy?

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