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VO62 WGV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 WGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 64,134 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,189 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,533 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 16 Feb 2022 47,938 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 47,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 44,539 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 33,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 18,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,733 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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VO62 WGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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VO62 WGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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