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WV62 FZE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 FZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 102,137 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2025 102,136 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,896 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 91,896 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 165/70/R14 ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,039 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,277 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,277 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,113 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 53,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,861 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 40,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,205 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

offside washer jet poor

Pass 8 Oct 2016 23,468 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,870 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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WV62 FZE 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 68.8%.

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 WV62 FZE registered?

WV62 FZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 FZE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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