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WL62 KGO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 KGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,608 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 55,387 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 8,895 miles

All four tyres are cracking slightly between treads.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 8,895 miles

All four tyres are cracking slightly between treads.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 5,819 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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WL62 KGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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

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What year was WL62 KGO registered?

WL62 KGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is WL62 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 KGO 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.

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