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YF62 UMJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,276 mi
Last recorded75,276 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 UMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,276 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,163 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,492 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 52,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,640 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 43,640 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 27,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,261 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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YF62 UMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMJ registered?

YF62 UMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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