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AF62 VWD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Missing

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 115,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Missing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,067 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,098 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 104,098 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 93,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,004 miles

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 11 Oct 2019 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Slight Movement In Upper Strut Mounting

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,469 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 68,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire all hanging off. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet prop missing

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet prop missing

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,337 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF62 VWD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AF62 VWD registered?

AF62 VWD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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