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WJ12 VFU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,854 mi
Last recorded99,854 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Twig/branch in sidewall/tread. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Cracks developing in tyre tread and outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Cracks developing in tyre tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip at centre lower area of windscreen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,031 miles

Light scratches across swept area of windscreen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ12 VFU registered?

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

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