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WH12 KAT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,359 mi
Last recorded37,359 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH12 KAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 37,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 36,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,966 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,387 miles

Fuel Flap Cover Damaged.

Pass 1 May 2018 30,562 miles

Fuel Flap Cover Damaged.

Pass 3 May 2017 27,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 24,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,249 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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WH12 KAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WH12 KAT registered?

WH12 KAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is WH12 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH12 KAT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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