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YIB 5502

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 5502
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,540 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 70,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,217 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 59,217 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 44,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,897 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 43,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,938 miles

All four tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,047 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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YIB 5502 is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YIB 5502?

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What year was YIB 5502 registered?

YIB 5502 is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YIB 5502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 5502 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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