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EF12 KNK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,137 mi
Last recorded73,137 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 73,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,621 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 65,955 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 61,940 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in track rod

Fail 8 May 2019 61,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in track rod

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,296 miles

Front wiper blades worn

N/S/F tyre getting low

Pass 19 May 2016 46,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,956 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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EF12 KNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF12 KNK?

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What year was EF12 KNK registered?

EF12 KNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EF12 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KNK 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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