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WD12 BYZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,475 mi
Last recorded104,475 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 BYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,475 miles

play n/s/f shock

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,430 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 80,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,260 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,534 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,886 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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WD12 BYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD12 BYZ registered?

WD12 BYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is WD12 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 BYZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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