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AJ12 AHX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,664 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,845 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,757 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,602 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,917 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,922 miles

advise front pads look low advise inspection and possible relacement

Fail 23 May 2017 48,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front pads look low advise inspection and possible relacement

Pass 18 May 2016 40,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,948 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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AJ12 AHX 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 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.

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What year was AJ12 AHX registered?

AJ12 AHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is AJ12 AHX safe to buy?

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