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WP12 BCU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,898 mi
Last recorded23,898 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 23,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 22,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 20,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,360 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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WP12 BCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WP12 BCU?

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What year was WP12 BCU registered?

WP12 BCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is WP12 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 BCU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP12 BCU have outstanding finance?

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