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AU12 WUA

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and generally worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 82,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi area leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and generally worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,163 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 55,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 50,478 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,064 miles

centre exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,603 miles

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,284 miles

Both rear tyres badly split in tread, change asap.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,718 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,295 miles

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

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

all four tyres are perishing date code for all four is 09/12

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,295 miles

all four tyres are perishing date code for all four is 09/12

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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AU12 WUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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What year was AU12 WUA registered?

AU12 WUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AU12 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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