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YF12 VHT

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,405 mi
Last recorded76,405 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 76,405 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 76,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2025 64,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165.70.14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 56,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 50,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,793 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2020 37,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,372 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,637 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,053 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,789 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 VHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VHT registered?

YF12 VHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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