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WV12 VBD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,010 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 88,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 3 Dec 2024 88,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 86,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,790 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 45,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,315 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,541 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 25,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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WV12 VBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 VBD registered?

WV12 VBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is WV12 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 VBD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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