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WL62 PWY

2012 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Unknown68,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 PWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,493 miles

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

bonnet stay ram not holding up

undertray loose

Fail 24 Jun 2024 108,493 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay ram not holding up

undertray loose

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,183 miles

tyre warning light on

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

Front both front tyres slight misshape

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre catching inner arch

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres slight miss shape

bonnet rams weak not holding bonnet up

fuel cap seal cracking and perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,158 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both front tyres slight misshape

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre catching inner arch

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres slight miss shape

bonnet rams weak not holding bonnet up

fuel cap seal cracking and perishing

tyre warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,300 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,602 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake steppy on operation

Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,534 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 46,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,352 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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WL62 PWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 68,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL62 PWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WL62 PWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WL62 PWY safe to buy?

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