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AK16 KSY

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,859 mi
Last recorded77,859 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 KSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,859 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 71,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,905 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 63,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 55,908 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 May 2023 55,908 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 48,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,420 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 KSY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK16 KSY registered?

AK16 KSY is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AK16 KSY safe to buy?

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