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A23 FRL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,493 mi
Last recorded90,493 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 FRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,493 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 90,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,455 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 85,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,124 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 66,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

damage nearside sill

exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,606 miles

front wipers split at ends

spare wheel retainer missing

Pass 24 Dec 2016 39,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Both rear tyres have cracking between treads

Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,073 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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A23 FRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

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What year was A23 FRL registered?

A23 FRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is A23 FRL safe to buy?

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