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WF62 WDJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,377 mi
Last recorded105,377 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 WDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,377 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap seal perished

nearside day time running light

Fail 1 Oct 2025 105,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap seal perished

nearside day time running light

Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 103,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,692 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,248 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,248 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,710 miles

advise n\s\f day time light out

Fail 9 Aug 2019 61,685 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front daytime lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 33,717 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,597 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 WDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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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What year was WF62 WDJ registered?

WF62 WDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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