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YH62 YXG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,421 mi
Last recorded39,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,421 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ( 165-70-14)

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 39,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ( 165-70-14)

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 34,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,229 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are starting to crack inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2021 21,969 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,712 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 15,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 11,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,693 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 YXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH62 YXG registered?

YH62 YXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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