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AP12 EFZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 58,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 58,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,512 miles

Near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2015 15,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,305 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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AP12 EFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP12 EFZ registered?

AP12 EFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AP12 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 EFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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