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A9 EMK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 42,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,350 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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A9 EMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

How do I check the history of A9 EMK?

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What year was A9 EMK registered?

A9 EMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is A9 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 EMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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