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AH57 SAM

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH57 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 65,062 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 51,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,912 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 22,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,546 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

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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AH57 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

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What year was AH57 SAM registered?

AH57 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AH57 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH57 SAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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