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YF12 SXM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,768 mi
Last recorded58,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 38,896 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 20,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,247 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 9,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 7,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 6,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 5,514 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 5,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SXM registered?

YF12 SXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is YF12 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 SXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 SXM have outstanding finance?

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