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AK16 CEF

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 CEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 53,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 46,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,780 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 20,780 miles

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

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))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,837 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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AK16 CEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK16 CEF registered?

AK16 CEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AK16 CEF safe to buy?

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