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AV12 NPX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,641 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 43,463 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 38,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 35,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,070 miles

multiple parking permits blocking lower nearside screen

Fail 6 Mar 2018 27,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

multiple parking permits blocking lower nearside screen

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,097 miles

parking permits / tax disc holder on nearside windscreen area

Fail 28 Mar 2017 22,097 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking permits / tax disc holder on nearside windscreen area

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,337 miles

hubcaps fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,048 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 NPX 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 NPX?

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What year was AV12 NPX registered?

AV12 NPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 NPX 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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