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YR12 FUF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 FUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 157,001 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 143,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 143,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 112,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,422 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 88,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 75,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,645 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 49,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,357 miles

center heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,499 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,867 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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YR12 FUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR12 FUF registered?

YR12 FUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 FUF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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