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YN12 MEU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 MEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,615 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 54,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm to centre plus worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm to centre plus worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,728 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 40,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 21,112 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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YN12 MEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YN12 MEU registered?

YN12 MEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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