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YR62 HXO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,700 mi
Last recorded90,700 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,270 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake lever has long travel

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,120 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,326 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 45,326 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,064 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 36,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,120 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,363 miles

All tyres slightly perished in treads.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 4,830 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 HXO 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 HXO registered?

YR62 HXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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