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AK16 DKL

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,602 mi
Last recorded3,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 DKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 3,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 3,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 3,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 3,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2022 2,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 2,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 2,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 2,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 1,860 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 DKL is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKL registered?

AK16 DKL is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AK16 DKL safe to buy?

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