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WL07 MOR

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 MOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 137,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,130 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 130,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Oct 2023 113,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,982 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,982 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at backplate (1.1.11 (c))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2019 72,960 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear wheels binding by hand

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,961 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 36,052 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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WL07 MOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WL07 MOR registered?

WL07 MOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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