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YP12 VKM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,151 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 81,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,443 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,295 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 56,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 51,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 41,249 miles

heat shield broken

Pass 11 May 2016 35,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,638 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 VKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VKM registered?

YP12 VKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YP12 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VKM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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