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EF12 AEE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,962 mi
Last recorded150,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 140,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 140,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 110,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,794 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,014 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 72,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 63,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,852 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 38,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,383 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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EF12 AEE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 AEE?

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What year was EF12 AEE registered?

EF12 AEE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 AEE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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