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EK62 GYC

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,723 mi
Last recorded111,723 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces are very rusty and corroded on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shields loose

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated but not leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit of 1.6mm at 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

central heat shield hanging down

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,711 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,392 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,184 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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EK62 GYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was EK62 GYC registered?

EK62 GYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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