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WU12 OYX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,913 mi
Last recorded38,913 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 38,913 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front have significant perishment cracking, nearside is heavily perished showing multiple areas of near open cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 37,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,636 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (12 years old), nearside also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,259 miles

Offside Front day light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,733 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cracked around treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cracked around treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres cracked around treads

Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,745 miles

all tyres perishing

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2015 12,745 miles

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

all tyres perishing

front registration plate deteriorating

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 OYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYX registered?

WU12 OYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WU12 OYX safe to buy?

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