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AO12 EUP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,491 mi
Last recorded36,491 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,763 miles

petrol flap missing

Fail 20 Mar 2024 34,763 miles

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

petrol flap missing

Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,015 miles

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

front discs brakes inner face corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,847 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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AO12 EUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was AO12 EUP registered?

AO12 EUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 EUP 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.

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