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WM12 VXP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,496 mi
Last recorded44,496 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 44,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust pipe and silencer corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,390 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 26,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,889 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 20,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 14,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 6,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 4,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 2,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 1,856 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 VXP 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 VXP?

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What year was WM12 VXP registered?

WM12 VXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is WM12 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 VXP 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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