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AV12 KVP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 81,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 68,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 65,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,656 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 46,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,009 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

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)

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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AV12 KVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 KVP?

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What year was AV12 KVP registered?

AV12 KVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AV12 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 KVP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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