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X21 ACO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,017 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 52,016 miles

low emissions no readings recorded

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 14 Apr 2020 52,008 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively corroded /thin inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

low emissions no readings recorded

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,225 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,766 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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X21 ACO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X21 ACO?

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What year was X21 ACO registered?

X21 ACO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is X21 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 ACO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X21 ACO have outstanding finance?

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