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WR12 XYY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 XYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 95,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 95,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 89,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 83,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 79,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 73,742 miles

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 66,763 miles

Corrosion on rear axle beam.

Rear-most exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 66,763 miles

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

Corrosion on rear axle beam.

Rear-most exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 61,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 61,802 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt head missing, corroded away or snapped off. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,205 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2018 47,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 40,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 32,126 miles

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

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

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 XYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYY registered?

WR12 XYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is WR12 XYY safe to buy?

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