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WD04 JAC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,160 mi
Last recorded138,160 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 JAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 129,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 129,065 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 119,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,926 miles

advise battery loose but not likely to fall from carrier

advise nearside front sun visor clip broken sun visor loose

advise nearside outer sill slight damage

advise offside rear tyre approaching 2mm wear bar indicators 165x70x14

Fail 19 Oct 2021 101,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise battery loose but not likely to fall from carrier

advise nearside front sun visor clip broken sun visor loose

advise nearside outer sill slight damage

advise offside rear tyre approaching 2mm wear bar indicators 165x70x14

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 82,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,602 miles

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,602 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,453 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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WD04 JAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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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What year was WD04 JAC registered?

WD04 JAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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