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YK12 YKL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,394 mi
Last recorded31,394 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 31,394 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 28,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 23,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 20,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 20,582 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 16,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 13,953 miles

bonnet stay missing

Pass 1 Jun 2020 4,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 3,048 miles

Nearside Front cuts in tread wear not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Nearside Rear cuts in tread wear not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Offside Front cuts in tread wear not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Offside Rear cuts in tread wear not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 3 May 2016 2,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 2,027 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 YKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 YK12 YKL registered?

YK12 YKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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