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YF12 NMU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 NMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019
Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,877 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 NMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

How do I check the history of YF12 NMU?

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What year was YF12 NMU registered?

YF12 NMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is YF12 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 NMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 NMU have outstanding finance?

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