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AK12 MRX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,713 mi
Last recorded108,713 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 107,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,293 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 91,236 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,740 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 69,469 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2020 61,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,696 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked and slight damage outer sidewall

Fail 21 May 2019 49,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked and slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2018 32,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 22,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 16,165 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 MRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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.

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What year was AK12 MRX registered?

AK12 MRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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