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YP12 UPG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,164 mi
Last recorded58,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 47,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 28,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,088 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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 UPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 UPG registered?

YP12 UPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YP12 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 UPG 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 UPG have outstanding finance?

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