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AU16 XTJ

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,986 mi
Last recorded60,986 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,381 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 48,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,064 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 42,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,958 miles

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

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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AU16 XTJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

How do I check the history of AU16 XTJ?

You can check the full history of AU16 XTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU16 XTJ registered?

AU16 XTJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AU16 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XTJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU16 XTJ have outstanding finance?

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