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WU62 ULL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 ULL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,263 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 116,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,243 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 80,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,343 miles

Antifreeze is below max in expansion tank

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Mirror cover is missing but the mirror is secure

Fail 5 Aug 2020 70,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Honkook 165/70R14 {81T} (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Antifreeze is below max in expansion tank

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective No air ()

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

Offside Front Mirror cover is missing but the mirror is secure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,978 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear exhaust mount very rusty

both front day time running lights not working

Fail 8 Aug 2018 51,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear exhaust mount very rusty

both front day time running lights not working

Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,318 miles

oil over filled on dipstick

Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 ULL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULL registered?

WU62 ULL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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