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WL62 EYW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,878 mi
Last recorded53,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,846 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 43,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,824 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 41,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,937 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield detached on one side but still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,338 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield detached on one side but still secure

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 37,338 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield detached on one side but still secure

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 185/55R15 3 - 4 - 3 mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 185/55R15 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Continental 185/55R15 4 - 6 - 4.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 185/55R15 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,453 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 23,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,191 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 EYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was WL62 EYW registered?

WL62 EYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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