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WA62 WJK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA62 WJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 147,761 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 147,728 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 122,074 miles

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

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

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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WA62 WJK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA62 WJK?

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What year was WA62 WJK registered?

WA62 WJK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is WA62 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA62 WJK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA62 WJK have outstanding finance?

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