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AV12 VAU

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,231 mi
Last recorded152,231 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 152,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 136,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,513 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 122,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,248 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 100,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise wiper performance deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2019 100,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise wiper performance deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2018 87,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked

surface scars in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 5 May 2017 65,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked

surface scars in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 24 May 2016 40,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 40,298 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,892 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 VAU 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 73.3%.

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 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 VAU registered?

AV12 VAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AV12 VAU safe to buy?

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