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WG62 LXJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,440 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 29,785 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 24,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,252 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 17,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

How do I check the history of WG62 LXJ?

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What year was WG62 LXJ registered?

WG62 LXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is WG62 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 LXJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG62 LXJ have outstanding finance?

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