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BN12 DWD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,445 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,296 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,538 miles

long handbrake

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,538 miles

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

long handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,541 miles

Both front tyres cracked on tread

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Handbrake travel high

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,394 miles

heat shield loose (resecured)

long hand brake

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,503 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Front discs corroded

Offside front tyre cracked on tread

Slight brake bind offside rear

Slight perishing to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,285 miles

Fanbelt noisy

Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,285 miles

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

Fanbelt noisy

Front discs corroded

Long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,712 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 61,712 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS DEFECTIVE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,362 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERRISH CRACKING, ADVISE REPLACED.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 ROAD TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN12 DWD 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 DWD registered?

BN12 DWD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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