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WV62 LWF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 LWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,255 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover and housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,254 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover and housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

airbox insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,594 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2023 76,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,489 miles

underfloor exhaust heat shields loose

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,423 miles

under floor exhaust heat shields corroding on attachment points

Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,272 miles

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

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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WV62 LWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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

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What year was WV62 LWF registered?

WV62 LWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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