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BN12 ZGW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,418 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 56,418 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,720 miles

Hand brake no reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 3mm perished and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,443 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,534 miles

All four tyres perishing

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,499 miles

All four tyres have age related perishing

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 ZGW 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

How do I check the history of BN12 ZGW?

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What year was BN12 ZGW registered?

BN12 ZGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BN12 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZGW 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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