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YR12 XEF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,952 mi
Last recorded50,952 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,871 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 24,871 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 17,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 11,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,682 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 XEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR12 XEF registered?

YR12 XEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is YR12 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 XEF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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