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WV62 GBU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,926 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked and inoperative

Fail 25 Aug 2021 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked and inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp in op and lens broken

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,281 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,059 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,749 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,768 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 GBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV62 GBU registered?

WV62 GBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 GBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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