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YG62 EVX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,177 mi
Last recorded94,177 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 EVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,177 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 65,344 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire gear selector cables melting (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,581 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2022 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 53,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,860 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 29,860 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread wear no cords or ply showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cuts in tread wear no cords or ply showing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,035 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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YG62 EVX 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 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.

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What year was YG62 EVX registered?

YG62 EVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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