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WM12 VUU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,647 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 45,256 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,915 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 VUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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 WM12 VUU?

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What year was WM12 VUU registered?

WM12 VUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is WM12 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 VUU 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.

Does WM12 VUU have outstanding finance?

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