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AY16 LJK

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,627 mi
Last recorded70,627 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,627 miles

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 70,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,783 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,162 miles

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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AY16 LJK is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

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What year was AY16 LJK registered?

AY16 LJK is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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