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AV12 NPU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks in tread 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 52,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,495 miles

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

Nearside daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 16,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,361 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 NPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 NPU registered?

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

Is AV12 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 NPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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