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AO62 MEV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,696 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge and tread grooves perished and cracked 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge and tread grooves perished and cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,696 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge and tread grooves perished and cracked 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge and tread grooves perished and cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres perrished

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,484 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 25,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO62 MEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 AO62 MEV registered?

AO62 MEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AO62 MEV safe to buy?

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