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WG62 LXK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,093 mi
Last recorded86,093 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,141 miles

Front Lower chassis covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 24 Nov 2023 77,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower chassis covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated (1756514) date stamped 2018 (recommend to replace)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 15 Dec 2022 71,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,937 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,760 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 28,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,165 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 LXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

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What year was WG62 LXK registered?

WG62 LXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is WG62 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 LXK 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.

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