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WF62 HDH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,441 mi
Last recorded63,441 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 HDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 63,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,281 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 61,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,869 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 53,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,983 miles

Front fog light switch, unable to turn off

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 40,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,693 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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WF62 HDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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What year was WF62 HDH registered?

WF62 HDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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