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WL12 KOW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,071 mi
Last recorded82,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,071 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 82,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,752 miles

Parking brake has long travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired corroded and holed (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,235 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Walls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Walls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 50,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Walls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Walls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear brakes slightly sticking on

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,169 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 KOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

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What year was WL12 KOW registered?

WL12 KOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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