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A21 PUN

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 65,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 60,384 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front inner discs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2025 60,384 miles

front inner discs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 55,903 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 55,903 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,293 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,314 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,164 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 11,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A21 PUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 PUN registered?

A21 PUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is A21 PUN safe to buy?

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