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YC62 XAZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

40,210 mi
Last recorded40,210 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 XAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,210 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 40,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 38,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,701 miles

Rear NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETIRIORATE

Fail 24 Oct 2023 36,701 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETIRIORATE

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 18,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 13,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 9,188 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 9,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 XAZ registered?

YC62 XAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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