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WG62 LXW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 77,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,520 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 71,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 32,655 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,340 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 LXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG62 LXW?

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What year was WG62 LXW registered?

WG62 LXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is WG62 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 LXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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