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YR12 WJZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,424 mi
Last recorded123,424 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 123,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 110,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 110,383 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexible joint broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

excessive handbrake travel. Adjustment or repair required

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,894 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,477 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 78,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Rear both tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 56,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR12 WJZ 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 85.7%.

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 YR12 WJZ registered?

YR12 WJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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