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YE62 XPW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,212 mi
Last recorded39,212 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 39,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 37,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 35,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 27,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 25,035 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 25,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 14,921 miles

some perishing in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2016 14,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (1.8)

some perishing in tread of offside rear tyre

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 XPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 XPW?

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What year was YE62 XPW registered?

YE62 XPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YE62 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 XPW 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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