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AJ12 EFY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,513 mi
Last recorded155,513 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 155,513 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 155,499 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 149,997 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 147,715 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 147,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 140,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 133,957 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 133,939 miles

Emissions not tested revs would not hold, throttle unresponsive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2021 125,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 118,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,129 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,129 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Offside rear (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,078 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 54,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EFY registered?

AJ12 EFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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