CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ12 ZMV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,762 mi
Last recorded105,762 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 105,762 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded just before flexi over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on section over chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation build up on interior of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission leak from plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass - worn on centre tread, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on section over chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 105,762 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded just before flexi over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on section over chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation build up on interior of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission leak from plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass - worn on centre tread, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on section over chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,531 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes as they bend over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up Chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake travel is excessive but parking brake operating fine (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,531 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes as they bend over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up Chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake travel is excessive but parking brake operating fine (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 83,846 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and poor inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread edges and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and poor inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread edges and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,584 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,628 miles

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,401 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
Full Volkswagen Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ12 ZMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ12 ZMV?

You can check the full history of AJ12 ZMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ12 ZMV registered?

AJ12 ZMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is AJ12 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 ZMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ12 ZMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ12 ZMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.