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YD62 VEV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,933 mi
Last recorded58,933 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 VEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2026 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,941 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 47,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 44,818 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2023 41,695 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 41,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 34,013 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,176 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,428 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,581 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 16,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 11,593 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,643 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 VEV 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 70.6%.

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 YD62 VEV registered?

YD62 VEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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