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AV12 YWL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,161 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,492 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking between treads

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,383 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 YWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 YWL registered?

AV12 YWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AV12 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YWL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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