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WP12 BFN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,630 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 17 Feb 2023 38,859 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 24,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 21,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 21,129 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 18,077 miles

Nearside Front Day-time running light innoperative

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 18,000 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Day-time running light innoperative

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 9,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,574 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 BFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WP12 BFN registered?

WP12 BFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is WP12 BFN safe to buy?

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