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YP62 VPU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 59,496 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 59,483 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,467 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,389 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,887 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 VPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 VPU registered?

YP62 VPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YP62 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VPU 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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