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AE12 LET

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,930 mi
Last recorded102,930 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 LET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 102,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,487 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,164 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 82,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,842 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 69,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,568 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 58,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,189 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,951 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,477 miles

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

Wipers not clearing screen well

o\s running bulb inop

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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AE12 LET is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE12 LET registered?

AE12 LET is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is AE12 LET safe to buy?

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