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AO62 VAA

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,734 mi
Last recorded45,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 45,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 45,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,767 miles

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

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

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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 33,179 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint failed (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components and brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 33,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens cracked and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint failed (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components and brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,534 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 21 Dec 2015 12,905 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 VAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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What year was AO62 VAA registered?

AO62 VAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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