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WG12 RVO

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,808 mi
Last recorded30,808 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 RVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 30,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses for o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2025 29,706 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses for o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,694 miles

Nearside Front Day running light does not work

Rear All rear brake and suspension components are corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle is badly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 27,205 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 27,205 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Performance is low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 23,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 23,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,349 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 19,349 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,807 miles

both front tyres getting low(3mm)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls deteriating

Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 14,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,630 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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WG12 RVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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.

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What year was WG12 RVO registered?

WG12 RVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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