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YD12 URP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 52,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2026 52,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 45,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 44,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 25,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 19,996 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 19,932 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 13,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 8,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 5,429 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 URP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URP registered?

YD12 URP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YD12 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 URP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD12 URP have outstanding finance?

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