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AV12 UZY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,360 mi
Last recorded87,360 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,360 miles

Rear trailing arm corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 80,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 72,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 61,895 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 56,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 45,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 22,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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

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What year was AV12 UZY registered?

AV12 UZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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