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W21 WTG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,881 mi
Last recorded88,881 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 WTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 88,881 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 85,045 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 80,900 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 76,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 61,347 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield cracked around mounting points but still secure

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked but still effective

Pass 29 May 2018 54,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 38,141 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 May 2016 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 17,804 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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W21 WTG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W21 WTG registered?

W21 WTG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is W21 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 WTG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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