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YF12 STX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 STX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,048 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 110,679 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,010 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 93,010 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,665 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,566 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 25,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,738 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 STX 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 80%.

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 STX registered?

YF12 STX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 STX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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