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WG12 DPV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,537 mi
Last recorded58,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 DPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 58,537 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,934 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 46,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,273 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in side wall

Rear axle corrosion in joints

Fail 10 Jun 2020 46,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in side wall

Rear axle corrosion in joints

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,817 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,814 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG12 DPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG12 DPV?

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What year was WG12 DPV registered?

WG12 DPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WG12 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 DPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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