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YP12 XEB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,693 mi
Last recorded17,693 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 17,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 17,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 16,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 15,803 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 14,898 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 14,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 11,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 10,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 8,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,457 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 XEB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEB registered?

YP12 XEB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YP12 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 XEB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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