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WG12 NKL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 NKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,960 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 86,606 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 86,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal split

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,467 miles

Nearside Rear cut on inner tyre wall

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,369 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)

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 NKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

How do I check the history of WG12 NKL?

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What year was WG12 NKL registered?

WG12 NKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is WG12 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 NKL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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