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VU62 VPM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 90,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 85,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,426 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 83,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,164 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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VU62 VPM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU62 VPM registered?

VU62 VPM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is VU62 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 VPM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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