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WG62 EXC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 EXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 136,267 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))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 136,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 121,114 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 114,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,912 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 12 Oct 2021 96,445 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,734 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,654 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,391 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,555 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,555 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,088 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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WG62 EXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG62 EXC registered?

WG62 EXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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