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AJ12 XBO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,992 mi
Last recorded140,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 140,992 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 140,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 136,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,849 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 122,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,639 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 100,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front DRL faulty

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,467 miles

O/S front daytime running light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,019 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,004 miles

all four tyres are heavily perished inbetween treads

Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,004 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres are heavily perished inbetween treads

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 XBO 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 80%.

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 XBO registered?

AJ12 XBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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