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WK12 SOU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 SOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 89,909 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel flap missing no sharp edges

Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,587 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 48,523 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 48,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 32,708 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 5 Jul 2022 22,745 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,674 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 7,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 7,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 7,396 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2018 6,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 5,273 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 4,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 3,681 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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WK12 SOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WK12 SOU registered?

WK12 SOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WK12 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 SOU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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