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YK62 GXX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,213 mi
Last recorded24,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 GXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 24,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 23,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 16,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 14,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 13,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 9,411 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 9,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 8,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,940 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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YK62 GXX 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 92.3%.

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 YK62 GXX registered?

YK62 GXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YK62 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 GXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK62 GXX have outstanding finance?

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