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WV62 LWH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,868 mi
Last recorded80,868 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 LWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,868 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 80,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 79,452 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 77,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,346 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both; cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2023 75,346 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both; cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,566 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 51,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,292 miles

Rear brakes noisey

Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,962 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,397 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LWH registered?

WV62 LWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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