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BV65 XMJ

2015 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,601 mi
Last recorded39,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 XMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 39,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 39,601 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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 37,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 37,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 37,107 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 37,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 20,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,931 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O.S.R AND N.S.R ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O.S.F, O.S.R and N.S.R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 11,894 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 11,894 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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BV65 XMJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 33,108 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV65 XMJ registered?

BV65 XMJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 September 2015.

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