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BD16 LXJ

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 LXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,923 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 68,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 59,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cuts in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cuts in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 48,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cuts in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cuts in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,226 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 29,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,795 miles

all tyres cracked

front tyres 3 mm

Pass 31 Jan 2019 15,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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BD16 LXJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in White 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

How do I check the history of BD16 LXJ?

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What year was BD16 LXJ registered?

BD16 LXJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is BD16 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 LXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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