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YG62 YGW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,711 mi
Last recorded63,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 63,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 63,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,866 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,560 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 YGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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What year was YG62 YGW registered?

YG62 YGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is YG62 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 YGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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