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WU12 OYA

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,882 mi
Last recorded67,882 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,980 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,050 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,224 miles

offside rear tyre side walls are perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,224 miles

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

offside rear tyre side walls are perishing

Pass 30 May 2019 50,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,235 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 May 2018 44,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,356 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 25,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,441 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 12,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WU12 OYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was WU12 OYA registered?

WU12 OYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WU12 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 OYA 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.

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