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YF12 GOA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,821 mi
Last recorded68,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 GOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 68,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,927 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 46,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 37,909 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 37,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 30,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,165 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,805 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 GOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF12 GOA registered?

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

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