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YC62 HSV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 54,743 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,437 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 42,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 30,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,061 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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YC62 HSV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

How do I check the history of YC62 HSV?

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What year was YC62 HSV registered?

YC62 HSV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YC62 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 HSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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