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YP12 UPT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,201 mi
Last recorded34,201 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 34,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 33,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 30,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,723 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 27,723 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 24,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 23,713 miles

all four tyres are starting to split

Pass 15 May 2019 20,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 18,061 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 15,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 11,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,666 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 UPT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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

How do I check the history of YP12 UPT?

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What year was YP12 UPT registered?

YP12 UPT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is YP12 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 UPT 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 UPT have outstanding finance?

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