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WG12 RVW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,040 mi
Last recorded60,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 RVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,040 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 53,384 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

Pass 4 May 2024 46,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 44,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 36,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 32,679 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 28,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 24,846 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 7 Jan 2019 20,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 14,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,377 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded & pitted on faces

Fail 28 Jun 2016 13,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

front brake discs slightly corroded & pitted on faces

Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,623 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 RVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RVW?

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What year was WG12 RVW registered?

WG12 RVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is WG12 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 RVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG12 RVW have outstanding finance?

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