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YD12 UPZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,412 mi
Last recorded62,412 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 62,379 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,478 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2018 49,607 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 29,732 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 UPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 UPZ registered?

YD12 UPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YD12 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 UPZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD12 UPZ have outstanding finance?

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