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YR62 FGX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,694 mi
Last recorded65,694 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,836 miles

slight scratch on windscreen on wiper sweep edge

Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,457 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 44,644 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 36,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,917 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 6 Nov 2018 32,917 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Nov 2017 13,509 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 13,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,738 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 FGX 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 84.6%.

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 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 YR62 FGX registered?

YR62 FGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is YR62 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 FGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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