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YH62 XJP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,662 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 118,662 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 108,593 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,593 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to incomplete exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,569 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,395 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 62,394 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,961 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,847 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 XJP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XJP registered?

YH62 XJP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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