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AU12 OVP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,964 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,599 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,083 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 97,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,916 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 92,890 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

radiator loose

Pass 26 May 2021 91,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,037 miles

Central Front Lower Reg plate cracked

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Wing to bumper damage & front bumper damage O/S/F lower

Fail 3 Jun 2020 80,037 miles

Central Front Lower Reg plate cracked

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wing to bumper damage & front bumper damage O/S/F lower

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,611 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 69,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,757 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,944 miles

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

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 OVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU12 OVP registered?

AU12 OVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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