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YF62 TUP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 TUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 147,512 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,821 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 129,821 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,133 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YF62 TUP 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 76.9%.

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 YF62 TUP registered?

YF62 TUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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