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BT65 YVJ

2016 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,182 mi
Last recorded43,182 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 YVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 40,967 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

OSR Sill damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2025 40,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

OSR Sill damaged

Service light illuminated

TPMS light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 39,190 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 32,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 26,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 26,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2020 18,441 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 13,879 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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BT65 YVJ 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.

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What year was BT65 YVJ registered?

BT65 YVJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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