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WL12 HXO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,578 mi
Last recorded98,578 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,987 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 96,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,073 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit loose but not likely to fall from position

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

Rear axle and brake back plates corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,889 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 13 Jan 2020 80,836 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 80,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,911 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 HXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HXO registered?

WL12 HXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is WL12 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 HXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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