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YF12 GNY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 GNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Rear wiper blade smears

Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 48,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,924 miles

wheel trims fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,769 miles

trims fitted to all roads wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2019 36,791 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,572 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,051 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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YF12 GNY 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 GNY registered?

YF12 GNY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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