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ALB 16J

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 16J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,728 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,733 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,985 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 26,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,910 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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ALB 16J is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ALB 16J?

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What year was ALB 16J registered?

ALB 16J is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is ALB 16J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALB 16J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALB 16J have outstanding finance?

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