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AX12 BYK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 112,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 98,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 92,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,253 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts due to customers items

Fail 17 Jun 2022 85,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central heatshield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to check rear seatbelts due to customers items

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,123 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,349 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 BYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was AX12 BYK registered?

AX12 BYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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