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WL12 DSU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,356 mi
Last recorded82,356 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,356 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,961 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,959 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 22,752 miles

rear tyres deteriorated/splitting in treads

Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,036 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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WL12 DSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WL12 DSU registered?

WL12 DSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WL12 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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