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WM12 XKW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,402 mi
Last recorded120,402 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,404 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 71,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Sep 2020 66,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 66,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,045 miles

KNOCKING FROM STEERING AS ADVISED PLAY IN RACK

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 62,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,520 miles

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

slight play from both front tie rods

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,012 miles

Slight play in both front tie rod inner fixings

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,531 miles

Slight movement in both front tie rod inner fixings

Unable to check rear seatbelt operation

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,010 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear tyres heavily perished

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 XKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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WM12 XKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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