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AK65 JLU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 JLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 141,395 miles

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

Front Chipped on windscreen

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch faulty

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 119,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounts both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Daylight bulb inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Stone chip windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2025 119,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounts both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daylight bulb inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Stone chip windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,380 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides have slight play in top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,904 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 50,904 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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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AK65 JLU 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 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK65 JLU registered?

AK65 JLU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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