VOLKSWAGEN UP WG12XEV has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 123,180 miles 6 months ago on Monday 8th December 2025 at 17:01.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 20th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

WG12XEV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 2026123,180 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Sill Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2025123,180 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Sill Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202420TH DECEMBER 2025115,043 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202320TH DECEMBER 2024107,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 2023107,584 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202214TH DECEMBER 202398,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202114TH DECEMBER 202290,138 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 202186,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 202086,817 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working Water Ingress In Lens. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED31ST MAY 201911TH DECEMBER 202078,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED31ST MAY 201978,114 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH JUNE 201811TH JUNE 201969,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer Edge
PASSED12TH JUNE 201711TH JUNE 201859,385 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 201759,385 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
PASSED9TH JUNE 20168TH JUNE 201741,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Judder
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Judder
PASSED9TH JULY 201531ST JULY 201627,726 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG12XEV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

WG12XEV MOT Comments

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WG12XEV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 123,180 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,475 miles

WG12XEV FAQs

This Volkswagen Up with registration WG12XEV was manufactured on Tuesday 31st July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 123,180 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,475 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Up beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG12XEV has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Up has had 36 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Up is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does WG12XEV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 WG12XEV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG12XEV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 WG12XEV does have Tax. Read more

When does WG12XEV Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG12XEV will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WG12XEV MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG12XEV will expire in 7 months on Sunday 20th December 2026. Read more

When did WG12XEV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG12XEV was on Monday 8th December 2025 at 17:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG12XEV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for WG12XEV we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WG12XEV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for WG12XEV we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG12XEV?

WG12XEV is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Up. Read more

How many miles has WG12XEV done?

The odometer reading for WG12XEV at the last MOT in December 2025 was 123,180 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,475 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG12XEV?

The vehicle WG12XEV was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Read more

What colour is WG12XEV?

The official colour of WG12XEV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WG12XEV have?

WG12XEV has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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