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AU12 WUX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,628 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light out

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2025 81,628 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light out

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,211 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2024 69,211 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

long travel on park brake

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,184 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx half worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,185 miles

all tyres starting to deteriorate and crack

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,161 miles

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 WUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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.

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What year was AU12 WUX registered?

AU12 WUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AU12 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WUX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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