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BG12 WRV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,698 mi
Last recorded55,698 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 55,698 miles

Parking brake lever travel, may suggest the brakes require adjusting.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 53,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,053 miles

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

rear brake squeak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 23,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 17,052 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 17,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,971 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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BG12 WRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 WRV registered?

BG12 WRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BG12 WRV safe to buy?

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