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AV12 WBG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,062 mi
Last recorded44,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 44,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 38,630 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 38,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 38,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,730 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose o/s/f

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre treads slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 35,532 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust tunnel heat shield insecure o/s/f (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking on tread edge

Pass 22 May 2017 34,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,367 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,689 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 WBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 WBG?

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What year was AV12 WBG registered?

AV12 WBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AV12 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WBG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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