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WG12 VJD

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 VJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,890 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,314 miles

park brake lever travel high

Fail 30 Aug 2024 92,314 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

park brake lever travel high

Pass 26 Aug 2023 88,530 miles

Central Rear Unable to complete full inspection of adult seatbelt due to seat cover fitment

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted, OSF scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,422 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,046 miles

heat shield deterioated and loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,301 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,682 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)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread pattern

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 VJD 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 VJD registered?

WG12 VJD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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