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YF12 SXO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,038 mi
Last recorded65,038 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,005 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 58,003 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 46,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 12,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 11,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,125 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 SXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SXO registered?

YF12 SXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 SXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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