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WF12 CWM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 CWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 54,669 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 54,668 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 52,173 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,539 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 32,320 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 32,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 23,393 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,276 miles

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

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 CWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CWM registered?

WF12 CWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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