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YP12 XPU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,918 mi
Last recorded121,918 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 105,085 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))

Fail 1 May 2025 104,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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 22 Apr 2024 90,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,391 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug where has been damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both outer casings come away (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 76,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug where has been damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both outer casings come away (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,697 miles

Rear tyres approx. 3mm

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearing built in wear indicators. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearing built in wear indicator. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From around sump bung area(looks as had some repair). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,206 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre craking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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 XPU 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 XPU registered?

YP12 XPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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