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YD12 BUJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,678 mi
Last recorded117,678 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,678 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 103,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 61,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 54,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,400 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,072 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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YD12 BUJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD12 BUJ registered?

YD12 BUJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is YD12 BUJ safe to buy?

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