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BN12 ZHW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,165 mi
Last recorded61,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 51,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 46,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (165/70/14t ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall tread area (165/70/14t ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front day time lights inop

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,804 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,445 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,712 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

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 13 Jan 2016 16,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 10,287 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 10,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZHW 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 BN12 ZHW?

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What year was BN12 ZHW registered?

BN12 ZHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BN12 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZHW 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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