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AX12 HXU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,318 mi
Last recorded20,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 20,318 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 20,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 18,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 16,891 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 16,891 miles

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield loose (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 15,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 14,788 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 13,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,574 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,118 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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AX12 HXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX12 HXU?

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What year was AX12 HXU registered?

AX12 HXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AX12 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HXU 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.

Does AX12 HXU have outstanding finance?

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