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AK12 LJV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,659 mi
Last recorded47,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 46,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,760 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 34,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 34,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,445 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,898 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2015 14,898 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper split

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 LJV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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

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What year was AK12 LJV registered?

AK12 LJV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LJV 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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