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AK16 NYG

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 70,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Front sight play both front upper suspension mounts

Fail 4 Apr 2025 70,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Front sight play both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2024 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,728 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 56,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,525 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 48,525 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 40,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,178 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 35,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,855 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 NYG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NYG registered?

AK16 NYG is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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