CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK12 YNP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,084 mi
Last recorded68,084 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 63,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,249 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 60,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 56,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,337 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,948 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
Full Volkswagen Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK12 YNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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

How do I check the history of YK12 YNP?

You can check the full history of YK12 YNP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK12 YNP registered?

YK12 YNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is YK12 YNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 YNP 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.

Does YK12 YNP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK12 YNP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.