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AY16 YJG

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,035 mi
Last recorded47,035 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 47,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,115 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 37,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door dented

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 37,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door dented

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 33,682 miles

Accident damage to passenger front door.

Fuel cap seal badly cracked and perished.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,707 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 28,707 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,123 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,874 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 YJG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY16 YJG registered?

AY16 YJG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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