IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
Check Service Records

2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MJ12 ACO

MJ12 ACO

2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 122,069 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
122,069 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Checking...
Checking DVLA database...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2012 Volkswagen Up presents a clean roadworthiness profile. In the 3 June 2021 test at 100,976 miles the vehicle passed with no defects. The 8 June 2022 examination at 109,431 miles passed. The 9 June 2023 test at 114,266 miles passed. The 17 June 2024 check at 119,435 miles passed. The most recent 2 June 2025 test at 122,069 miles passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend across these five annual examinations is stable, with zero recurring faults or worsening mechanical issues recorded. That certificate expired on 1 June 2026, leaving the car without valid MOT as of 14 July 2026. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a fourteen-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 100,976 miles at the 3 June 2021 test to 122,069 miles by the 2 June 2025 test, an average annual increase of roughly 5,273 miles across that interval, below the lifetime average of 8,719 miles per year. The consistent yearly testing with no gaps shows the previous keeper maintained statutory inspection discipline. Such clean sequential passes imply basic upkeep was not neglected, though the records themselves disclose no consumable replacement details. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion during any examination. The absence of advisories suggests the car entered each test in sound condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of aged components before purchase. At 122,069 miles, expect natural wear in steering rack gaiters, droplink bushes, and front brake disc run-out. The buyer should scrutinise the underside for perimeter corrosion despite no MOT-recorded structural concerns. The Volkswagen Up's documented history reflects a low-stress usage pattern with diligent MOT compliance. Given the fault-free record, the principal.

MJ12 ACO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
  • 122,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for MJ12ACO

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Finance
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Write-off
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Salvage
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Imported
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Exported
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Scrapped
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Destruction
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
V5C Logbook
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Direct Manufacturer Service History

Digital Service History

Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for MJ12ACO.

Official OE Dealer Records

Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records

Check franchised dealer maintenance history for MJ12ACO. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.

Official dealer maintenance records
Logged mileage at every workshop visit
Itemised repairer operations & schedules
Official VIN identification verification
Included in Extended Check Bundle discount

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

MJ12 ACO Mileage History

  1. 08/06/2022109,431 mi
  2. 09/06/2023114,266 mi+4,835 mi
  3. 17/06/2024119,435 mi+5,169 mi
  4. 02/06/2025122,069 mi+2,634 mi

Average of roughly 4,236 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MJ12 ACO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (MJ12 ACO) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

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

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

VOLKSWAGEN UP Model Intelligence & Reliability

Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.

All UP problems

Regional DVLA Registration Directory

Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.

MJ12 series plates

Recently Checked UK Vehicles

Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.

All trending checks