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LJ14 UTV

2014 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Up36,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 UTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,907 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 67,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 15 Feb 2023 61,869 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,101 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front+offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,994 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,383 miles

front tyres+offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 41,383 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres+offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,243 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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LJ14 UTV is a 2014 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,906 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ14 UTV registered?

LJ14 UTV is a 2014 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for LJ14 UTV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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