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WG62 FYT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,359 mi
Last recorded36,359 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 36,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 34,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 33,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,145 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 32,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 30,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 26,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 23,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,993 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,026 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 FYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

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What year was WG62 FYT registered?

WG62 FYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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