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AJ12 NZY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 146,267 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 146,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,197 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 141,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 124,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 3 Jul 2021 107,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,614 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,873 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,419 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)

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 NZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NZY registered?

AJ12 NZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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