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VK62 PYX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,159 mi
Last recorded73,159 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 PYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,046 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 36,052 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 36,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,078 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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VK62 PYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 VK62 PYX registered?

VK62 PYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 PYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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