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AF12 YHC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,440 mi
Last recorded46,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,440 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 46,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 45,062 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 11 Jan 2024 44,101 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 12 Jan 2023 41,998 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,287 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 31,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 11,041 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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AF12 YHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 YHC registered?

AF12 YHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YHC 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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