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YP12 VCT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,406 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS/ AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 53,388 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS / AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,450 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working, fitted to vehicle first used before 1st march 2018

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,978 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,062 miles

exhaust heat shield damaged/loose

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,513 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 6,513 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 VCT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

How do I check the history of YP12 VCT?

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What year was YP12 VCT registered?

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

Is YP12 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VCT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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