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YK12 YJE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,921 mi
Last recorded60,921 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 60,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 55,364 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 55,364 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 51,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 47,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 40,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 28,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,404 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 22,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 19,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,469 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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YK12 YJE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 YJE registered?

YK12 YJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YK12 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 YJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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