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WJ12 VXL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,414 mi
Last recorded44,414 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 44,414 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 42,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,033 miles

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

damage to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2019 35,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2016 30,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,506 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 VXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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.

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What year was WJ12 VXL registered?

WJ12 VXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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