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WF62 VFA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 128,401 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 124,696 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,943 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 114,943 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,305 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 106,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 bold on inner edge. (1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and worn uneven. (3mm) (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 bold on inner edge. (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge. (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,842 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,494 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,870 miles

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Feb 2016 25,870 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel

n/s rear tyre getting very low on outer edge

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 VFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WF62 VFA registered?

WF62 VFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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