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WG12 AYA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,398 mi
Last recorded122,398 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 AYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 122,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2025 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing loose. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2024 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper dust cover on drop link slightly perished(cracks)

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 110,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 106,358 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))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 101,767 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 96,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 93,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 78,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 56,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 31,929 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 31,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG12 AYA 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 AYA registered?

WG12 AYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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