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WU62 UKO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,314 mi
Last recorded38,314 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 35,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 34,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 34,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s mirror glass missing.

N/s/f corner of bumper damaged.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 33,378 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s mirror glass missing.

N/s/f corner of bumper damaged.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,077 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 32,365 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 25,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 25,358 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,987 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 UKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU62 UKO registered?

WU62 UKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WU62 UKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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