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WL62 BZE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 BZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 75,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake slight travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle and brake backing plates slightly corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,144 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake slight travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle and brake backing plates slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,370 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 46,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,436 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 16 Oct 2018 28,755 miles

Offside Front road wheel slightly bent

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,305 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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WL62 BZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

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What year was WL62 BZE registered?

WL62 BZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WL62 BZE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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