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AK16 VKU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 51,395 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Nov 2023 45,901 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 37,967 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 37,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VKU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK16 VKU?

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What year was AK16 VKU registered?

AK16 VKU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AK16 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 VKU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK16 VKU have outstanding finance?

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