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AK12 XMG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,593 mi
Last recorded103,593 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 99,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 46,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 21,270 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 XMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK12 XMG?

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What year was AK12 XMG registered?

AK12 XMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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