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YX62 YYJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,706 mi
Last recorded60,706 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 60,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 60,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 Continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 Continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,161 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 YYJ 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 92.3%.

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 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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How do I check the history of YX62 YYJ?

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What year was YX62 YYJ registered?

YX62 YYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YX62 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX62 YYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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