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DA12 WNM

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 92,131 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 15 Oct 2025 92,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on both edges

knock from steering

offside rear wheel centre cap missing

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,699 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened dead axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,211 miles

Front front bonnet stay missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,211 miles

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

Front front bonnet stay missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and cracking

Pass 10 May 2022 63,773 miles

Nearside Front has a slight knocking on suspension

slight knocking in steering joints?

Fail 9 May 2022 63,772 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front has a slight knocking on suspension

Nearside day time running lamp not working

slight knocking in steering joints?

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 52,508 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,909 miles

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

slight knock on front suspension

Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel has a slight knock

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,170 miles

Offside Front Washer jet partly blocked

Fail 26 Mar 2018 35,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Washer jet partly blocked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,575 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 25,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,088 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 WNM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WNM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 June 2012.

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