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YK62 MPU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,994 mi
Last recorded17,994 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 17,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 17,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 17,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 17,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 16,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 16,045 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 15,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 14,785 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 14,068 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 13,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 12,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,664 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 MPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

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What year was YK62 MPU registered?

YK62 MPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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