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EA12 SXW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 SXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025
Fail 20 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023
Pass 17 Jun 2022

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,323 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 42,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 29,695 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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EA12 SXW 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 78.6%.

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 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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EA12 SXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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