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YX62 WXM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,869 mi
Last recorded174,869 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 WXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 174,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 168,054 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 168,054 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ex leaking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 149,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits a time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 149,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits a time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,750 miles

Front Brake discs worn, but not excessively

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,601 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 WXM 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 83.3%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX62 WXM registered?

YX62 WXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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