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WM12 GXT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 GXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,205 miles

Wheel caps fitted ALL 4.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,474 miles

N/s/f tyre has surface cracks

O/s/r tyre has surface cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,284 miles

Front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,590 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 46,590 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,571 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2018 41,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2015 24,274 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)

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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WM12 GXT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM12 GXT?

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What year was WM12 GXT registered?

WM12 GXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is WM12 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 GXT 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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