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YY62 GNV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,864 mi
Last recorded69,864 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,194 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,194 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,970 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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YY62 GNV 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY62 GNV registered?

YY62 GNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YY62 GNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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