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AC12 SHC

2014 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,750 mi
Last recorded116,750 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Up36,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC12 SHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 116,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 111,628 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 111,626 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 102,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 91,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 78,315 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 71,607 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 71,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 57,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,196 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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AC12 SHC is a 2014 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,906 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 12 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 AC12 SHC registered?

AC12 SHC is a 2014 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 May 2014.

Is AC12 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC12 SHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC12 SHC have outstanding finance?

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