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AK12 SVY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,825 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 76,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 71,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 67,094 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 x perishing bad (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,015 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 54,664 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 41,834 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 41,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,795 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,134 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 25,751 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,751 miles

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

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 SVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

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What year was AK12 SVY registered?

AK12 SVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AK12 SVY safe to buy?

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