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YP12 VKJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,555 mi
Last recorded53,555 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,555 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 49,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL inop

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,840 miles

Offside headlamp condensation

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 42,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 38,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 38,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release mounting bolts loose (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to outer edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to age crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to outer edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to outer edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,412 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 VKJ 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.

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What year was YP12 VKJ registered?

YP12 VKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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