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AV62 GAX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,067 mi
Last recorded53,067 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 GAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,163 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,613 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,820 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 30,314 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 27,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,961 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 19,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV62 GAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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

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What year was AV62 GAX registered?

AV62 GAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AV62 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 GAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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