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YR62 HGC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 80,011 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,599 miles

Nearside Front DRL out

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,473 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,163 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 29 Aug 2020 58,583 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,203 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 HGC 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.

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What year was YR62 HGC registered?

YR62 HGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 HGC 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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