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AK62 UWU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,752 mi
Last recorded90,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 90,752 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 90,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,719 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just above limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all started to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,451 miles

tracking needs adjusting

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 59,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tracking needs adjusting

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 49,895 miles

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

Rear Rear Brakes Only Just Pass Imbalance Of 26%(Need Brake Service )

Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front Brake Imbalance Of 22% (Advise Brake Service) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 38,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front Brake Imbalance Of 22% (Advise Brake Service) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,151 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,281 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,238 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 UWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UWU registered?

AK62 UWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AK62 UWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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