GF12EBZ

VOLKSWAGEN UP (2012)

MOT & Tax Status for GF12EBZ

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Tax Status

Taxed

Due 01 Apr 2027

MOT Status

Valid

Expires 24 Mar 2027

Colour

WHITE

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What this VOLKSWAGEN costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

68.0 mpg

Estimated from 96 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

10.2p

At 153.0p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£61.19

Approx. 40L tank

Yearly fuel

£757

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7852 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

Fuel Type

PETROL

Engine Size

999 cc

First Registered

Apr 2012

First Used on Road

12 Apr 2012

CO2 Emissions

96 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Revenue Weight

1,290 kg

Type Approval

Last V5C Issued

16 May 2015

Safety Recall

None outstanding

Export Marker

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 165/70R14

All four wheels 14" wheel

165/70R14 R 81

Fitted to front and rear

Width

165 mm

Tread width

Profile

70%

Sidewall

Wheel

14"

Rim

Speed R

106 mph

Max speed

Load 81

462 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

About GF12EBZ

Registration GF12EBZ is a 2012 white VOLKSWAGEN UP with a 999cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 14 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 24 March 2027, which is 249 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 April 2027, 257 days from today.

The vehicle has 14 MOT tests on record, including 10 passes and 4 failures, with 22 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 93,702 miles on 25 March 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 6,587 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 96 g/km, a low-emission figure that often attracts reduced VED rates for pre-2017 vehicles.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for GF12EBZ. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT expiry: 24 Mar 2027

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MOT History 14 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 862271773494
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027
Mileage recorded: 93,702 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY long handbrake travel

MOT test number: 507918980900
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026
Mileage recorded: 86,680 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre

ADVISORY handbrake adjustment could be improved and o/s/r brake slightly binding.

MOT test number: 211178621007
Mileage recorded: 80,526 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 158254404287
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024
Mileage recorded: 74,386 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY rear brakes slightly binding

ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MOT test number: 942886011328
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023
Mileage recorded: 66,251 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

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

ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

MOT test number: 482911382523
Mileage recorded: 58,578 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

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

ADVISORY heat shield loose

MOT test number: 315974492053
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020
Mileage recorded: 48,554 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

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

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

MOT test number: 204917949465
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017
Mileage recorded: 30,372 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY ageing both rear tyres

MOT test number: 649008073410
Mileage recorded: 30,372 MI
Registration at time of test: GF12EBZ
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY ageing both rear tyres

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions.
Data last updated: 17 Jul 2026 at 20:22. Run a fresh check for the latest data.

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