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A8 HJF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,630 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 83,903 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 80,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,372 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 77,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 72,383 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 68,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 65,383 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 65,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 45,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,081 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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A8 HJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 HJF registered?

A8 HJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is A8 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 HJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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