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WP62 KFC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 109,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 109,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,815 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 102,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,164 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 97,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 85,707 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 56,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,762 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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WP62 KFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WP62 KFC registered?

WP62 KFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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