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AO62 POU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,491 mi
Last recorded35,491 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 POU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 35,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 34,613 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 33,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Very slight brake bind but doesn't affect brake test results

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,720 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 27,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 26,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 22,341 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2016 15,695 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 15,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 10,220 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 10,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 POU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO62 POU registered?

AO62 POU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AO62 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 POU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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