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YP62 VPK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,248 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 69,248 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 63,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 55,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,922 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,302 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 VPK 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP62 VPK registered?

YP62 VPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is YP62 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VPK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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