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YP62 NKG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 73,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE CHANGE NOW UNEVEN WEAR OLD AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY IS VERY RUSTY AND DRY REQ POWER WASHING WAX OIL GREASE ALL AXLES SPRINGS SUB FRAME LANOGUARD OR WAX OIL PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 11 Nov 2025 72,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE CHANGE NOW UNEVEN WEAR OLD AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERBODY IS VERY RUSTY AND DRY REQ POWER WASHING WAX OIL GREASE ALL AXLES SPRINGS SUB FRAME LANOGUARD OR WAX OIL PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,906 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 68,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,847 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 48,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,608 miles

Offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,183 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 32,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 25,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working running light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,897 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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YP62 NKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP62 NKG registered?

YP62 NKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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