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AB54 UPS

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,554 mi
Last recorded71,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 UPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,554 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 67,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,787 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,028 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,357 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,246 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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AB54 UPS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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

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What year was AB54 UPS registered?

AB54 UPS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AB54 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB54 UPS 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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