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AK12 BDU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,902 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,564 miles

Slight knocking from front suspension

Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 64,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 54,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 46,601 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 May 2018 46,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre very close to the legal limit and also perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2017 37,101 miles

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

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

both front day time running lamps n/w

Pass 17 May 2016 30,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 30,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 28,229 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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AK12 BDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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What year was AK12 BDU registered?

AK12 BDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AK12 BDU safe to buy?

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