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AV12 LWX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 121,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 114,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 99,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 86,792 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,668 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 73,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,370 miles

screen chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,103 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 LWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV12 LWX registered?

AV12 LWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AV12 LWX safe to buy?

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