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YH62 NNB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 NNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,250 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine gearbox end up top ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front catalyst flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and thin and been overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thin and been overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 63,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and thin and been overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thin and been overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake lever freeplay/sloppy feeling at start of travel - see rear bind failure

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 46,827 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 46,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,706 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,833 miles

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 25 Nov 2019 31,833 miles

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,800 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,364 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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YH62 NNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YH62 NNB registered?

YH62 NNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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