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AO62 VJL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 106,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,886 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 89,876 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 80,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,392 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 75,382 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 58,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,738 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,670 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 31,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 20,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 VJL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VJL registered?

AO62 VJL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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