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WU62 DPE

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,147 mi
Last recorded70,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 70,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 60,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,128 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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WU62 DPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

How do I check the history of WU62 DPE?

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What year was WU62 DPE registered?

WU62 DPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is WU62 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 DPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU62 DPE have outstanding finance?

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