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WF12 XBK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,474 mi
Last recorded117,474 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 XBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 79,073 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front driving light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pre march 2018 day time running lamp not working offside front

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,639 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 XBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

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What year was WF12 XBK registered?

WF12 XBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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