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YK12 ERF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,489 mi
Last recorded51,489 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 ERF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 51,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,366 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 30,347 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear Outer walls cracking both tyres

covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 19,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear Outer walls cracking both tyres

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,696 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 6,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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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YK12 ERF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 YK12 ERF?

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What year was YK12 ERF registered?

YK12 ERF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YK12 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 ERF 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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