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YH12 UKF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 93,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,420 miles

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,026 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 84,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 47,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,527 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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YH12 UKF 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 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.

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What year was YH12 UKF registered?

YH12 UKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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