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WG12 WVS

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 96,480 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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 83,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2021 60,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,096 miles

Front front pads worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,555 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 20,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,833 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 WVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was WG12 WVS registered?

WG12 WVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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