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AV12 XSK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,124 mi
Last recorded116,124 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,124 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 116,124 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls 165/70/14T

Pass 14 May 2015 30,446 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 XSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

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What year was AV12 XSK registered?

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

Is AV12 XSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 XSK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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