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YF12 NCA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 NCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on both edges, (replace soon). (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Handbrake travel requires adjustment

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 72,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 72,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 66,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 66,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 60,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,655 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCA registered?

YF12 NCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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