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YR62 AKX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 AKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,818 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,800 miles

FRONT DISC PADS WORN NEARSIDE INNER BOARDER LINE PASS

Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,372 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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YR62 AKX 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 YR62 AKX registered?

YR62 AKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is YR62 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 AKX 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.

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