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AU62 UTJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,158 mi
Last recorded44,158 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 44,158 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat guard loose

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,141 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,346 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,502 miles

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 21,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,972 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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AU62 UTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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.

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What year was AU62 UTJ registered?

AU62 UTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is AU62 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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