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YX62 YCJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 44,709 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 17,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 12,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 9,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 7,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,023 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 3,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,633 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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

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What year was YX62 YCJ registered?

YX62 YCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YX62 YCJ 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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