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WF12 YUG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 81,761 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 55,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 37,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,685 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 26,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,715 miles

Rear wiper not clearing effectively

Fail 26 Apr 2016 18,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper not clearing effectively

Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,898 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 YUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 YUG registered?

WF12 YUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is WF12 YUG safe to buy?

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