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2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WX62 MZF

WX62 MZF

2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 114,592 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2012 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
114,592 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents in a stable roadworthiness condition, showing a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 114,592 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all legal safety and emissions standards. While a failure was noted in September 2024, the immediate re-pass one mile later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing the identified fault rather than allowing it to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,185 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 76,860 miles and the September 2025 test at 114,592 miles, the car covered 37,732 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 12,500 miles annually during that specific period. This activity suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left stationary, which helps prevent seized brakes or internal fluid degradation, though the total mileage places standard wear on rubber components and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific area that caused the failure in September 2024, as the record does not specify the nature of that defect. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion around the rear sills and wheel arches is essential, common failure points for this model. The inspector should also verify the condition of the suspension bushes and check for signs of leaking shock absorbers, as the high mileage often marks the end of the functional life for these components.
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WX62 MZF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 114,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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ULEZ Compliant

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WX62 MZF Mileage History

  1. 20/09/202276,860 mi
  2. 29/08/202388,500 mi+11,640 mi
  3. 11/09/2024103,332 mi+14,832 mi
  4. 11/09/2024103,333 mi+1 mi
  5. 17/09/2025114,592 mi+11,259 mi

Average of roughly 12,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WX62 MZF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (WX62 MZF) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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