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WG62 FXA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,267 mi
Last recorded15,267 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 FXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 15,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 14,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 12,906 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 12,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 11,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 11,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,237 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 9,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 8,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 6,636 miles

Nearside Front perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2016 6,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 4,993 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 FXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

How do I check the history of WG62 FXA?

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What year was WG62 FXA registered?

WG62 FXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is WG62 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 FXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG62 FXA have outstanding finance?

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