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AK12 XYJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 47,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 45,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 45,580 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 43,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,115 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 40,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,389 miles

Offside Front daytime bulb n/w

Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,074 miles

Offside Front tyre 2.9mm

Fail 24 Jul 2020 31,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre 2.9mm

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 28,053 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle crash damage to door (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,596 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 XYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYJ registered?

AK12 XYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AK12 XYJ safe to buy?

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