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YM12 AZO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,609 mi
Last recorded67,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 AZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,900 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 65,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,509 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,225 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,820 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 35,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,757 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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YM12 AZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 YM12 AZO registered?

YM12 AZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YM12 AZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 AZO 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 YM12 AZO have outstanding finance?

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