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YS12 GZU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,312 mi
Last recorded39,312 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 39,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 36,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 33,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 31,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 29,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 24,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 22,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 19,864 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,361 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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YS12 GZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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.

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What year was YS12 GZU registered?

YS12 GZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is YS12 GZU safe to buy?

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