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YC62 PFJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,699 mi
Last recorded47,699 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 PFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 47,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 45,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,627 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 43,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,594 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 37,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre minor cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2017 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre minor cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2016 17,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,861 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 PFJ 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.

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What year was YC62 PFJ registered?

YC62 PFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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