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YY62 NNU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,717 mi
Last recorded73,717 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 NNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,717 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,500 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable/ catch sticking (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top headlamp fixing broken

Pass 3 Dec 2021 62,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp top bracket broken but not insicure

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 48,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,687 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 41,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,065 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 35,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,769 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 NNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY62 NNU registered?

YY62 NNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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