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WF62 XKU

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 XKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,870 miles

Exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 106,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,836 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

frobt tyres worn on edegs

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,552 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 69,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,561 miles

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

Wet at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres badly perished/cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 48,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres badly perished/cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,077 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 43,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

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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WF62 XKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 WF62 XKU registered?

WF62 XKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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