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AJ12 VDE

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,176 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 117,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear noise coming from upper and lower coil springs not insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,484 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,273 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

both side repeaters flashing fast

Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

both side repeaters flashing fast

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,171 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,788 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,978 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 VDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VDE registered?

AJ12 VDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is AJ12 VDE safe to buy?

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