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AK12 UNP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,935 mi
Last recorded59,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 49,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 49,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,913 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,912 miles

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

Nearside 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 12 Mar 2019 40,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,145 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,597 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 UNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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What year was AK12 UNP registered?

AK12 UNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AK12 UNP safe to buy?

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