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XV51 SAM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,769 mi
Last recorded85,769 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV51 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

both front tyres worn on edges, split and perished

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,873 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,868 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,217 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,757 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 26,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,570 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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XV51 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XV51 SAM registered?

XV51 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is XV51 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XV51 SAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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