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WG62 FTU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,051 mi
Last recorded102,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 102,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front bracket broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,071 miles

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

Rear heavy surface corrosion on axle beam

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,984 miles

Rear axle beam corroded in places

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,593 miles

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

rear tyres wear edge

Fail 21 Dec 2016 29,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

rear tyres wear edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 20,600 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 FTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FTU registered?

WG62 FTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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