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WK12 YUR

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,152 mi
Last recorded72,152 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,152 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 72,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,127 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 68,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,680 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,949 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,878 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,623 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,198 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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WK12 YUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK12 YUR?

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What year was WK12 YUR registered?

WK12 YUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WK12 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 YUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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