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WF12 CWL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 CWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,585 miles

Nearside Front daytime light inop

Fail 21 Mar 2026 85,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime light inop

Pass 24 Jan 2025 70,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,441 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,263 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,287 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 62,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,941 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 45,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,930 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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WF12 CWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 CWL registered?

WF12 CWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WF12 CWL safe to buy?

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