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YP12 KNZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,822 mi
Last recorded96,822 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 KNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2026 96,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 91,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges cracking - nearing borderline condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,814 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 69,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 56,002 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 48,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,631 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2015 22,933 miles

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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 KNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNZ registered?

YP12 KNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YP12 KNZ safe to buy?

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