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VO62 PSU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,240 mi
Last recorded52,240 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 PSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,240 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

daytime running lights are not working

Fail 5 Sep 2024 52,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

daytime running lights are not working

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,045 miles

Nearside daytime running lamp is not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap sealing ring is deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,135 miles

fuel cap sealing ring is slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2022 45,133 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

fuel cap sealing ring is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm but is worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 41,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm but is worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside drl inoperative

Fail 22 Aug 2019 35,455 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside drl inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,598 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 29,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large band in swept area scratched/grey (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,955 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 24,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking and splitting in treads

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking and splitting in treads

Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,969 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 19,964 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release damaged (5.2.5a)

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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VO62 PSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VO62 PSU registered?

VO62 PSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is VO62 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 PSU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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