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AB12 ROM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,612 mi
Last recorded113,612 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 ROM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 113,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,771 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,519 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 31,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,434 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 24,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working position lamp / daytime running lamp inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working position lamp / daytime running lamp very dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70x14 on 1.9 mm - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,186 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 22,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 20,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 20,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015

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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AB12 ROM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB12 ROM registered?

AB12 ROM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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