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WJ12 UPA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,355 mi
Last recorded42,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,857 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 36,290 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,112 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,457 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 18,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,128 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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WJ12 UPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

How do I check the history of WJ12 UPA?

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What year was WJ12 UPA registered?

WJ12 UPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WJ12 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 UPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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