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WG12 FWU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,846 mi
Last recorded60,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,092 miles

Rear subframe undersealed so unable to fully assess

Fail 10 Jul 2025 57,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe undersealed so unable to fully assess

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 52,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,460 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 41,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,498 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,763 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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WG12 FWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 WG12 FWU registered?

WG12 FWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is WG12 FWU safe to buy?

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