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AK62 EFC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 50,888 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 50,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,349 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 23,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,558 miles

Front both brake discsslight pitted on edges from inside

Fail 18 Sep 2017 21,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner side of treads (4.1.D.1a)

Front both brake discsslight pitted on edges from inside

both rear tyres slight perished in treads

Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,957 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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AK62 EFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 AK62 EFC registered?

AK62 EFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AK62 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EFC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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