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YD12 XPE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,606 mi
Last recorded48,606 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,151 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,624 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 25,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,002 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 XPE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 XPE registered?

YD12 XPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YD12 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 XPE 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.

Does YD12 XPE have outstanding finance?

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