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YK12 YNJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,191 mi
Last recorded39,191 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 35,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 31,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 28,950 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 26,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,159 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 24,159 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 20,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 17,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 11,881 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 11,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 3,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 2,412 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 YNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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What year was YK12 YNJ registered?

YK12 YNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YK12 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 YNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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