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DG12 WJX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,857 mi
Last recorded65,857 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,783 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 56,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 51,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 51,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,855 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 40,855 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,247 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 26,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,560 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 18,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 WJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 WJX registered?

DG12 WJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DG12 WJX safe to buy?

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