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WX62 MHV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 MHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,302 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

parking brake reserve travel just met

Fail 17 Sep 2025 119,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 56,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 35,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,579 miles

Rear Rear tyres age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,617 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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WX62 MHV 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 WX62 MHV registered?

WX62 MHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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