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BJ16 XVZ

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,141 mi
Last recorded43,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 43,141 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 43,141 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working PRS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 39,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 38,093 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 36,498 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 36,498 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 36,409 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 27 May 2022 32,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,695 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 24,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,276 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 19,276 miles

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

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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BJ16 XVZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ16 XVZ registered?

BJ16 XVZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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