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YT62 UTJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,068 mi
Last recorded38,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 36,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 34,342 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2024 34,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mark with yellow chalk,185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 16,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 14,397 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 10,824 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 10,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 6,834 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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YT62 UTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

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What year was YT62 UTJ registered?

YT62 UTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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