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BJ16 ZLZ

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,497 mi
Last recorded23,497 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 ZLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 23,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 21,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 18,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 14,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 11,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 9,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 8,028 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 8,028 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 4,750 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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BJ16 ZLZ 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

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What year was BJ16 ZLZ registered?

BJ16 ZLZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is BJ16 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 ZLZ 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 BJ16 ZLZ have outstanding finance?

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