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AK12 XRT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,420 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 74,419 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch damaged and corroded through with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush unattached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush unattached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Rear bumper on N/S is damaged and the crash bar/body panel are sticking out. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,177 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 57,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,597 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 27,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,254 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 XRT 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.

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What year was AK12 XRT registered?

AK12 XRT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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