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YT62 UTL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,387 mi
Last recorded71,387 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 UTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 71,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 53,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,296 miles

Front tyres slightly perished in tread grooves

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,118 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2016 30,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,592 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 UTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT62 UTL?

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What year was YT62 UTL registered?

YT62 UTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YT62 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 UTL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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