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AK12 UAW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,066 mi
Last recorded51,066 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and has cut but not reaching cords 165/70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 165/70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,545 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all round (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,544 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all round (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 33,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing but not deep enough to reach showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing but not deep enough to reach showing cords

Offside Front Tyre perishing but not deep enough to reach showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre perishing but not deep enough to reach showing cords

Pass 10 May 2017 29,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,371 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 UAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UAW registered?

AK12 UAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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