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WU62 GGF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,555 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 61,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,899 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,647 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,647 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,754 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 GGF 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 81.3%.

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 WU62 GGF registered?

WU62 GGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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