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AV12 XSE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,054 mi
Last recorded114,054 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,054 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 114,054 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s ball joint fitted to n/s/f lower arm

Pass 30 Jan 2025 105,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 105,030 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,181 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 95,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside exhaust heat shield detached

Fail 20 Feb 2023 85,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,037 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2022 75,037 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,969 miles

nearside day light running lamp inop

service light on

Fail 18 Feb 2021 67,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

nearside day light running lamp inop

service light on

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 61,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

offside drl lamp inop

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,841 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,841 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,051 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 XSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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.

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What year was AV12 XSE registered?

AV12 XSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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