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AJ12 XPY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,353 mi
Last recorded40,353 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 40,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 37,856 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,303 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 33,303 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 31,676 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 29,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 29,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2021 29,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 28,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 24,726 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,250 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 XPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 XPY registered?

AJ12 XPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XPY safe to buy?

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