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WG12 YCH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,980 mi
Last recorded52,980 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 52,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,113 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 52,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,650 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,441 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,720 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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WG12 YCH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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

How do I check the history of WG12 YCH?

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What year was WG12 YCH registered?

WG12 YCH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is WG12 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 YCH 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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