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YH12 UZF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,587 mi
Last recorded51,587 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 51,587 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 51,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,275 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 49,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,573 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 32,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,905 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 UZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

How do I check the history of YH12 UZF?

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What year was YH12 UZF registered?

YH12 UZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YH12 UZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 UZF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH12 UZF have outstanding finance?

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