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YE62 UCM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,469 mi
Last recorded69,469 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 UCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 69,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,459 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 63,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,686 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 58,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,308 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 31,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 21,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,401 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 UCM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE62 UCM?

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What year was YE62 UCM registered?

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

Is YE62 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 UCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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