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AF62 LUP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,518 mi
Last recorded116,518 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 116,518 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 116,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,915 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 113,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inside not through to cords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 79,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inside not through to cords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,649 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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AF62 LUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 LUP registered?

AF62 LUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 LUP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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