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AJ12 PZZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,451 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,915 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,182 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 18 Feb 2021 74,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,121 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 51,121 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to cords advise replacement.

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 19,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to cords advise replacement.

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,547 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 PZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 PZZ registered?

AJ12 PZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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