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AK66 USB

2016 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,429 mi
Last recorded48,429 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 USB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 48,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 48,422 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 42,095 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 41,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

osf bumper lose

Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 26,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 17,793 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 10,469 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 10,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 7,752 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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AK66 USB is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was AK66 USB registered?

AK66 USB is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is AK66 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 USB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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