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DA12 WNH

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,159 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 117,159 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear internal mirror (3.3 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible blown (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 110,056 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible blown (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes starting to split away

exhaust front flexi damaged and leaking slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2022 100,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes starting to split away

exhaust front flexi damaged and leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 86,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 86,722 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside scored (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,215 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2019 77,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn and lipped

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2018 64,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 54,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,869 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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DA12 WNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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DA12 WNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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