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AK12 ETZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ETZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 78,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,572 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,054 miles

All tyres close to marker bars

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,064 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 22,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 10,011 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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AK12 ETZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK12 ETZ?

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What year was AK12 ETZ registered?

AK12 ETZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AK12 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ETZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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