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YD62 VDK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 VDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Play in strut top mount

Rear Axle and brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 86,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 84,573 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 83,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 77,689 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 77,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,417 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,381 miles

Offside Front Steering inner rack arm has slight play

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering inner rack arm has slight play

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both rear wheels (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2018 52,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 40,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2016 28,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,315 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 VDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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