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AU62 VAA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,527 mi
Last recorded40,527 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 33,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,790 miles

Nearside sill damage

Fail 20 Sep 2022 29,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has cut down to cords and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill damage

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,434 miles

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 11,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 5,807 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 VAA 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.

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What year was AU62 VAA registered?

AU62 VAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AU62 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 VAA 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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