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WV62 GDJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,195 mi
Last recorded117,195 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 117,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,738 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 14,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 10,185 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 9,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 9,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,799 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 GDJ 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 85.7%.

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 GDJ registered?

WV62 GDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is WV62 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 GDJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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