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WR62 OOY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,717 mi
Last recorded28,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 OOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 28,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 28,526 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 28,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 27,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 27,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 27,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 25,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 22,903 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 22,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,471 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 19,471 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 16,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 14,534 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,555 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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WR62 OOY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR62 OOY registered?

WR62 OOY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is WR62 OOY safe to buy?

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