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YP12 CFN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,391 mi
Last recorded87,391 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 87,391 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various corrosion across chassis and suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various corrosion across chassis and suspension

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,990 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated,starting to blow

Fail 14 Nov 2022 66,948 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated,starting to blow

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Door Handle Broken - but still opens from inside.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Can be opened from inside vehicle but handel damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both have cuts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Can be opened from inside vehicle but handel damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2018 41,610 miles

Front Front wipers juddering

Nearside Front Door handle broken - door still opens and closes from inside and outside

Fail 2 Apr 2018 41,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Front wipers juddering

Nearside Front Door handle broken - door still opens and closes from inside and outside

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,085 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside inner door handle broke but sill able to open from inside

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,367 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YP12 CFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YP12 CFN registered?

YP12 CFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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