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WG62 COU

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 58,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 53,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,401 miles

Nearside Sill slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 28,455 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,579 miles

All tyres treads perishing

All wipers smearing but still clearing screen sufficiently.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,872 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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WG62 COU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WG62 COU registered?

WG62 COU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is WG62 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 COU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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