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AJ12 MKU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,739 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,652 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ12 MKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 MKU registered?

AJ12 MKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is AJ12 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 MKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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