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WL12 FYW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 44,221 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 32,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 28,981 miles

fuel cap seal split

Pass 18 Feb 2022 25,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly corroded/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 21,667 miles

Fuel cap sealing device split

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,492 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 19,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 17,654 miles

offside front and rear tyres are starting to pearsh

Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,666 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 Dec 2015 8,495 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 FYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

How do I check the history of WL12 FYW?

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What year was WL12 FYW registered?

WL12 FYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is WL12 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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