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WG12 YCJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,091 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,293 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 73,289 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,557 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,244 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 YCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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What year was WG12 YCJ registered?

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

Is WG12 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 YCJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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