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YX62 RWL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,053 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,128 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,498 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,638 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 44,638 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides possible cables (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,727 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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YX62 RWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YX62 RWL registered?

YX62 RWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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