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WL12 FYN

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,692 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 77,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,052 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,933 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 59,999 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,587 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 52,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Kumho 185/50R16 4-5-4 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Avent 185/50R16 5-7-5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Kumho 185/50R16 5-6-4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Avent 185/50R16 5-7-5 mm

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,868 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 FYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL12 FYN registered?

WL12 FYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is WL12 FYN safe to buy?

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