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YP12 RKA

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,476 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 120,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,726 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 118,726 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,480 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,194 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,166 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,859 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,107 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,966 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

oil filter corroded

oil leaking from engine sump plug

Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,616 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 RKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RKA registered?

YP12 RKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is YP12 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 RKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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