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AV12 LPK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,419 mi
Last recorded105,419 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexiy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,784 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 100,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,410 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 92,410 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 84,503 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 79,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 67,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,552 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,258 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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AV12 LPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 LPK registered?

AV12 LPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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