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YP12 HNU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,784 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 63,567 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2019 47,997 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,996 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 39,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 20,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,173 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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YP12 HNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNU registered?

YP12 HNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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