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WJ62 LFL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,936 mi
Last recorded54,936 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 LFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 54,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 51,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,621 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 47,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,327 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,805 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,471 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 17,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,105 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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WJ62 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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What year was WJ62 LFL registered?

WJ62 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is WJ62 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 LFL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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