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YE62 OGU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,532 mi
Last recorded99,532 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 OGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 95,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,362 miles

Centre exhaust silencer

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,029 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,110 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,110 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,638 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,638 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front running lght is not working

Nearside Rear tyre is in very poor condition

Offside Rear tyre has damage almost to cords

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,627 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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YE62 OGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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What year was YE62 OGU registered?

YE62 OGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YE62 OGU safe to buy?

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