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AU62 UXR

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,115 miles

Front fog lights will not switch off

Nearside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

Fail 19 Jul 2024 69,111 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights will not switch off

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight judder when braking

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,804 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 6 Nov 2020 46,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 43,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,074 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,365 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 UXR 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 91.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 UXR registered?

AU62 UXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AU62 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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