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VU12 PFX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,605 mi
Last recorded40,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 40,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 37,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 28,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,560 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 12,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 6,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 5,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,290 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 5,283 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 3,344 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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VU12 PFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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

How do I check the history of VU12 PFX?

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What year was VU12 PFX registered?

VU12 PFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is VU12 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 PFX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 PFX have outstanding finance?

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