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DE12 YRW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,826 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,472 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 57,472 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,829 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,526 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 Feb 2018 41,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,725 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,603 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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DE12 YRW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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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What year was DE12 YRW registered?

DE12 YRW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is DE12 YRW safe to buy?

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