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YP12 KPY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 KPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,232 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,327 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,030 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,389 miles

165/70/14 x 4.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,509 miles

165/70/14 x 4.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,287 miles

165/70/14 x 4..

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,244 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,430 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 KPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 KPY registered?

YP12 KPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YP12 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 KPY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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