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AE66 TLK

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,171 mi
Last recorded53,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 53,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 47,075 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 47,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,621 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 29,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,092 miles

Front Exhaust shield damaged but secure

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AE66 TLK 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 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE66 TLK registered?

AE66 TLK is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is AE66 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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