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EK62 VGT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,889 mi
Last recorded21,889 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 21,889 miles

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,182 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 18,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 16,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 15,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 13,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,715 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 12,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 11,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 10,148 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 10,148 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,800 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 VGT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK62 VGT registered?

EK62 VGT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EK62 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 VGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK62 VGT have outstanding finance?

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