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AU62 UTZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,144 mi
Last recorded67,144 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,144 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 67,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,405 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,737 miles

All four tyres perished slightly between tread

Both front tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,720 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,469 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 23,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,689 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 UTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 UTZ registered?

AU62 UTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AU62 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UTZ 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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