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AV12 VCW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 88,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 88,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,527 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,053 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,271 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 75,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 53,393 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,393 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,178 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 11,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,225 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 VCW 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

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What year was AV12 VCW registered?

AV12 VCW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AV12 VCW safe to buy?

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