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WG12 JZX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 139,104 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 139,104 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 126,811 miles

eye level brake light

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,906 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 117,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,671 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,897 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 39,116 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 JZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JZX registered?

WG12 JZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is WG12 JZX safe to buy?

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