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VOLKSWAGEN UP

BLUE · PETROL · 2012 · 999cc

🇬🇧UK
YH62NPD
report date: 2026-07-18
infoGeneral Information
MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelUP
ColourBLUE
Year of manufacture2012
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Sep 2012
Vehicle age14 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued15 Jun 2026
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityRecent acquisition
Estimated current ownership0.1 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity999 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)98 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~70 MPG
Environmental rating9/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£586
0 – 100 A ◀ This vehicle (98g/km) 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Aug 2026
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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 23 Jul 2026
eco
ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: YH62NPD
5
days (23 Jul 2026)
14
days (01 Aug 2026)
RegistrationYH62NPD
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date23 Jul 2026
MOT days remaining5 days
Tax statusTaxed
Tax due date01 Aug 2026
Tax days remaining14 days
V5C last issued15 Jun 2026
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder1127 miles in ~3 months
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AI Buyer Risk IndicatorwarningMedium Risk — Check History Carefully
Smart Buyer RecommendationMixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
Vehicle Condition RatingPoor
Vehicle Reliability Rating5.3 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction56% (Medium Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendWorsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Above class average
MOT History Score80/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score39/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£1,366 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£586
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£780
Future Repair & Defect PredictionBrakes, Lighting / Electrical, Suspension & Steering
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner IndicatorNot indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime~23.5 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN UP (2012), BLUE, PETROL, 999cc. Has completed 13 MOT tests, with a 85% pass rate (11 passed, 2 failed). Recorded 44,064 miles, averaging 4,506 miles/yr. 23 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 53/100 (Poor). Mixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2026-07-23
MOT pass rate
85%
Tests passed11
Tests failed2
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)4
Minor defects (total)2
Advisory items (total)23
Pass / Fail trendWorsening
vs. UK class averageAbove class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (13 Tests)
MOT #13 2025-07-02 12:01
Test number: 761827705115
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 23 Jul 2026
Odometer: 44,064 MI
Items: 8
  • Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides close to excess & suspect cause of knocking noise heard at rear (5.3.2 (c))
  • Advisory Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both drum sticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Offside Front Upper suspension top mount
  • Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides age deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides have oxidisation of bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £730 – £2,200
MOT #12 2024-07-18 08:22
Test number: 671937486018
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 23 Jul 2025
Odometer: 43,806 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #11 2023-07-24 12:46
Test number: 655051701183
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 23 Jul 2024
Odometer: 43,184 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #10 2023-05-05 15:01
Test number: 345430683943
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 43,179 MI
Items: 10
  • Advisory Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • Advisory Visibility through swept area of windscreen slightly affected due to sun strip
  • Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Minor Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • Advisory Unable to test both rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £670 – £2,750
MOT #9 2022-05-10 14:37
Test number: 927099540650
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 09 May 2023
Odometer: 40,503 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory Exhaust noisy
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £140 – £580
MOT #8 2022-04-30 08:51
Test number: 433217754132
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 40,490 MI
Items: 5
  • Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • Advisory Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • Advisory product on side repeaters
  • Advisory Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear
  • Advisory Offside Rear brake slightly binding
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £290 – £1,480
MOT #7 2021-03-15 14:32
Test number: 231824589882
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2022
Odometer: 33,617 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #6 2020-03-16 17:33
Test number: 464053613084
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2021
Odometer: 26,556 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £700
MOT #5 2019-03-15 06:54
Test number: 759327356566
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 14 Mar 2020
Odometer: 17,767 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #4 2018-09-17 09:09
Test number: 657516277237
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Sep 2019
Odometer: 15,939 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #3 2017-09-18 11:35
Test number: 986046382015
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Sep 2018
Odometer: 13,529 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #2 2016-09-19 11:55
Test number: 790459112321
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Sep 2017
Odometer: 10,892 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory nearside front tyre on 3mm
  • Advisory offside front tyre on 3mm
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360
MOT #1 2015-09-21 10:08
Test number: 814777322184
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Sep 2016
Odometer: 7,876 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations13
First registration2015-09-21
Last registration2025-07-02
Latest reading44,064 miles
Annual avg (est.)4,506 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg63%
Mileage growth trendDecreasing use
Wear level46% — Moderate Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12015-09-217,876 miles
Registration #22016-09-1910,892 miles
Registration #32017-09-1813,529 miles
Registration #42018-09-1715,939 miles
Registration #52019-03-1517,767 miles
Registration #62020-03-1626,556 miles
Registration #72021-03-1533,617 miles
Registration #82022-04-3040,490 miles
Registration #92022-05-1040,503 miles
Registration #102023-05-0543,179 miles
Registration #112023-07-2443,184 miles
Registration #122024-07-1843,806 miles
Registration #132025-07-0244,064 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Indicator Bulb×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres×4
Exhaust System×3
Windscreen×2
Suspension×2
Coil Spring×2
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checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Major Defects
£170 – £1,000
4 defects found
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Minor Defects
£150 – £700
2 items found
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Advisory Items
£1,780 – £6,370
23 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£2,100 – £8,070
Across all MOT tests
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Latest MOT Est.
£730 – £2,200
Most recent test
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£1,050
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£142
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£1,366
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
14
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.