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AO62 PKJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 PKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 73,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,068 miles

Fuel cap seal severely deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides plus minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads+offside front puncture repair centre of tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very slight in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 57,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads+offside front puncture repair centre of tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very slight in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perishing+puncture repair in center of tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,603 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker - moved to non fail area! ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,926 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rose joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rose joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,223 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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AO62 PKJ 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 AO62 PKJ registered?

AO62 PKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is AO62 PKJ safe to buy?

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