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WM12 NPY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,052 mi
Last recorded55,052 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 55,052 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 55,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 34,635 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,701 miles

o/s/f daytime running light not working

Fail 11 Aug 2020 31,701 miles

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

o/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,341 miles

o/s/f daytime running lamp inop

Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,341 miles

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

o/s/f daytime running lamp inop

Pass 17 Aug 2018 20,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 20,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal has perished and split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 18,576 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside and nearside front and rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,831 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,165 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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WM12 NPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM12 NPY registered?

WM12 NPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is WM12 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 NPY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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