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YR12 WLK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,122 mi
Last recorded112,122 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,122 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 112,122 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 96,232 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,553 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 85,553 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 73,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,750 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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YR12 WLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 WLK registered?

YR12 WLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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