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AJ12 FTU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 48,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,423 miles

tread on rear tyres starting to separate

wear on front tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,007 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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 FTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 FTU registered?

AJ12 FTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AJ12 FTU safe to buy?

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