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Y18 LKH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,784 mi
Last recorded64,784 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 LKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 64,784 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 64,784 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ns + os 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges replacement is recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 50,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,947 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 34,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 30,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,291 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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Y18 LKH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was Y18 LKH registered?

Y18 LKH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is Y18 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 LKH 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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