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AF12 UWP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 80,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,037 miles

Interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Dec 2022 68,037 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,789 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,429 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,738 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,372 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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AF12 UWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 UWP?

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What year was AF12 UWP registered?

AF12 UWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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