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WN62 YYJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,037 mi
Last recorded152,037 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 YYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 127,574 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 101,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,190 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,675 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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WN62 YYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN62 YYJ registered?

WN62 YYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is WN62 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 YYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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