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WR12 CVW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 CVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 82,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 20 Feb 2023 59,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,970 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,591 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,906 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 21,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,502 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

scratch on windscreen not obstructing drivers view

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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WR12 CVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR12 CVW registered?

WR12 CVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WR12 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 CVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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