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AU12 JPJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,373 mi
Last recorded56,373 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 54,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, Worn inner & outer edges. Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil below minimum, topped up for test

Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively cracked, Worn inner & outer edges. Tread is at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, Worn inner & outer edges. Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil below minimum, topped up for test

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,493 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,666 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,986 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,606 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,642 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 27,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,832 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 19,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU12 JPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 JPJ registered?

AU12 JPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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