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AP12 JGO

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,085 mi
Last recorded151,085 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 JGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,085 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,150 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2023 116,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,031 miles

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,906 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 94,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,953 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,953 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,698 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald very inner edge close too cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn

Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,697 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 JGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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.

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AP12 JGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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