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2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EF12 ACX

EF12 ACX

2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 58,073 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2012 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
58,073 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 12 September 2025 at 58,073 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to November 2021, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has experienced very little mechanical stress. The mileage is notably low for a 14 year old car, averaging roughly 4,148 miles per year. Between November 2021 and September 2025, the odometer moved from 54,281 to 58,073 miles. This represents a total increase of only 3,792 miles over nearly four years. Such low usage suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short, local journeys. While the MOT record is flawless, the low mileage and periods of inactivity introduce specific risks. A buyer should check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which can degrade regardless of mileage. Brake calipers and discs should be inspected for seizing or surface corrosion, as binding calipers are common in vehicles that sit idle. Check the engine oil and coolant for signs of contamination or degradation due to infrequent changes. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion is advised, as the MOT history provides no evidence of previous rust advisories to indicate the chassis condition.
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EF12 ACX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
  • 58,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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EF12 ACX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 10:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (EF12 ACX) between November 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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EF12 ACX Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202154,281 mi
  2. 04/11/202254,859 mi+578 mi
  3. 01/11/202356,062 mi+1,203 mi
  4. 06/11/202457,437 mi+1,375 mi
  5. 12/09/202558,073 mi+636 mi

Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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