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WR62 PYJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 PYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

Fail 2 Jun 2023 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside sill is damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2021 55,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside sill is damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,911 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged and red tape covering damage

Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged and red tape covering damage

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,442 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,170 miles

both front disks corroded and lipped

Fail 7 Oct 2015 28,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front disks corroded and lipped

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 PYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR62 PYJ registered?

WR62 PYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WR62 PYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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