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AV12 PKC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 76,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 55,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,831 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 PKC 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

How do I check the history of AV12 PKC?

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What year was AV12 PKC registered?

AV12 PKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AV12 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 PKC 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.

Does AV12 PKC have outstanding finance?

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