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AU62 UVS

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,067 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 88,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,505 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 81,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,888 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,586 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,108 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 UVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

How do I check the history of AU62 UVS?

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What year was AU62 UVS registered?

AU62 UVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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