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YX62 YYE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,906 mi
Last recorded58,906 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 45,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 35,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,777 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 YYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was YX62 YYE registered?

YX62 YYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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