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WG62 JNJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,775 mi
Last recorded77,775 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 JNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,775 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 77,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,784 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2023 63,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,620 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,879 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 47,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 42,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,806 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 30,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,819 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner 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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WG62 JNJ 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 78.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG62 JNJ registered?

WG62 JNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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