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WLW 31

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,101 mi
Last recorded20,101 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLW 31
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20,101 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 19,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 19,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,232 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jul 2021 17,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 15,342 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 14,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 13,249 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 11,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,990 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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WLW 31 is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 WLW 31?

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What year was WLW 31 registered?

WLW 31 is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is WLW 31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLW 31 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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