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AO21 YZU

2021 Volkswagen Up GTI

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,010 mi
Last recorded16,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Up GTI19,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO21 YZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp GTI
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 16,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 15,151 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 15,135 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up GTI?

Based on 6,914 MOT tests across 2,701 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
4,649
Miles/Year
2,701
On UK Roads
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AO21 YZU is a 2021 Volkswagen Up GTI in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Up GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 19,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO21 YZU registered?

AO21 YZU is a 2021 Volkswagen Up GTI, first registered on 26 May 2021.

Is AO21 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO21 YZU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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