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WF12 NZB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,043 mi
Last recorded49,043 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 NZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,043 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,209 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 23 Feb 2021 33,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,933 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,497 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,952 miles

All tyres slightly perished, and both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 23,952 miles

All tyres slightly perished, and both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,820 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 18,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,328 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 NZB 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 80%.

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 NZB registered?

WF12 NZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is WF12 NZB safe to buy?

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