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WG12 YWH

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,320 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,268 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 72,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,210 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 23,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,059 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 YWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWH registered?

WG12 YWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is WG12 YWH safe to buy?

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