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WJ12 WCU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,297 mi
Last recorded68,297 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 WCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 68,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing panel near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,237 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 41,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 38,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,574 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,672 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 10,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres perished

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 WCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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.

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What year was WJ12 WCU registered?

WJ12 WCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is WJ12 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 WCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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