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YR62 HGE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 70,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,624 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,407 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 65,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,787 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,385 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 21,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGE registered?

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

Is YR62 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 HGE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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