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WM12 XKX

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 130,182 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 130,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,584 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,584 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 69,165 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at lower part of spring

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play inner track rod

Fail 8 Aug 2020 69,165 miles

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

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at lower part of spring

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play inner track rod

Pass 17 Aug 2019 56,681 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Aug 2018 46,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 46,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,938 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,382 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 XKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM12 XKX?

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What year was WM12 XKX registered?

WM12 XKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is WM12 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 XKX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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