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YH62 OGL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 OGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 87,744 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 87,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 61,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,039 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,567 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,147 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 20,439 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 10,435 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 OGL 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.

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What year was YH62 OGL registered?

YH62 OGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 OGL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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