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WD12 DAU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,131 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slightly misshaped (dip)

Wiper blades slightly smeared

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 75,866 miles

Nearside Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 65,042 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 64,845 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure heat shield adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted adrift/damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Damaged/broken/adrift (4.1.1 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRL n/w

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,073 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Aug 2022 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,302 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,058 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiper blades slightly smeared

Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Wiper blades slightly smeared

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,804 miles

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,924 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly between treads.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 22,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking slightly between treads.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,986 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 DAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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WD12 DAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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