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YP12 KNN

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 KNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 86,320 miles

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch corroded heavily

Fail 23 Apr 2026 86,296 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edges worn below legal limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch corroded heavily

Pass 9 May 2025 81,007 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 80,356 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2024 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 74,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 63,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 58,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,052 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,259 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 KNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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.

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What year was YP12 KNN registered?

YP12 KNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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