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YD12 UPY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,045 mi
Last recorded77,045 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 73,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 70,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 67,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 64,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 61,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 59,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,965 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 53,965 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 47,809 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 38,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,236 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 UPY 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.

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What year was YD12 UPY registered?

YD12 UPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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