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AX12 BYA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,807 mi
Last recorded129,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 129,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 113,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,799 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,363 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,507 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,598 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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AX12 BYA 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 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 AX12 BYA registered?

AX12 BYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AX12 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 BYA shows 12 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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