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VO62 WHU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 WHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,446 miles

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,462 miles

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,692 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 WHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO62 WHU registered?

VO62 WHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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