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WG12 DWW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 DWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,373 miles

both rear tyres are starting to stress crack in edges of tread

Fail 11 Sep 2023 78,373 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are starting to stress crack in edges of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in edges of tread

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres starting to stress crack in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre valve stem slightly stress cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in edges of tread

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,708 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,977 miles

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

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in outer sidewall - is leaking and not repairable

Nearside Rear tyre stress cracked

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,056 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 38,056 miles

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

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

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

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 DWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DWW registered?

WG12 DWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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