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YC62 HWN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,684 mi
Last recorded68,684 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,105 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Sep 2021 58,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,698 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 HWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 YC62 HWN registered?

YC62 HWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YC62 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 HWN 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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