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YS12 YTL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,170 mi
Last recorded57,170 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 YTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 57,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 50,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,217 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,907 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 23,907 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,592 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 YTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS12 YTL registered?

YS12 YTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YS12 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 YTL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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