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YP12 KNY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,864 mi
Last recorded52,864 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 KNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 52,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 43,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perrished

Fail 20 Aug 2020 34,498 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 24,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,485 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 KNY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YP12 KNY registered?

YP12 KNY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YP12 KNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 KNY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP12 KNY have outstanding finance?

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