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YR62 TXZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 TXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 71,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,612 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 38,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 35,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,582 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,571 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 TXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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

How do I check the history of YR62 TXZ?

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What year was YR62 TXZ registered?

YR62 TXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YR62 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 TXZ 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.

Does YR62 TXZ have outstanding finance?

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