CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD62 VCG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,258 mi
Last recorded79,258 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 VCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 79,258 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 26 Mar 2026 79,258 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratched) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Offside Front undertray insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratched) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Offside Front undertray insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front undertray insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2024 71,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front undertray insecure

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,339 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Fail 27 Mar 2023 65,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (due to damage) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen scratched

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,865 miles

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

Rear brakes intermittent bind

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratched) (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 17 Mar 2022 59,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear brakes intermittent bind

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratched) (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,990 miles

Central exhaust shield detached

Front windscreen scratched

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Mar 2020 53,802 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratched) (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Mar 2020 53,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratched) (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,449 miles

Front brakes have imbalance

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 12 Jan 2019 46,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brakes have imbalance

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,139 miles

Front brakes slight fluctuation

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Rear brakes have imbalance

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 34,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes slight fluctuation

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Rear brakes have imbalance

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,720 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front mirror casing damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front mirror casing damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,339 miles

offside front tyre has a nail in it

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
Full Volkswagen Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD62 VCG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YD62 VCG?

You can check the full history of YD62 VCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD62 VCG registered?

YD62 VCG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YD62 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 VCG shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD62 VCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD62 VCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.