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J23 BYL

2020 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,283 mi
Last recorded39,283 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Up17,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 39,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 31,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 31,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 29,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 25,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 4119, 185/55/15 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 4119, 185/55/15 82H (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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J23 BYL is a 2020 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 17,469 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of J23 BYL?

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What year was J23 BYL registered?

J23 BYL is a 2020 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 January 2020.

Is J23 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 BYL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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