CarVerify

Free Car Check

A21 BEU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,116 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 71,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,254 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,255 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 59,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 36,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,909 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
Full Volkswagen Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A21 BEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 BEU?

You can check the full history of A21 BEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A21 BEU registered?

A21 BEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is A21 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 BEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A21 BEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.