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YD62 GWV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 85,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,670 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 77,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,420 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 44,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 42,818 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,834 miles

Exhaust heat shield at front slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 38,833 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust heat shield at front slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 1 Sep 2018 30,725 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,279 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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YD62 GWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD62 GWV registered?

YD62 GWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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