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WR12 AXW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,639 mi
Last recorded60,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 60,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 56,152 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 56,152 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,419 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,259 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,396 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 21,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,971 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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WR12 AXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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What year was WR12 AXW registered?

WR12 AXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is WR12 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 AXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR12 AXW have outstanding finance?

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