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YY12 ODK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 ODK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 78,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into the abs pump (on top) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,491 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))

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

some damage to nearside rear sill area

Fail 22 Mar 2022 63,491 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

some damage to nearside rear sill area

Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,394 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,470 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 42,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,179 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack and deteriorate inside block tread

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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YY12 ODK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY12 ODK registered?

YY12 ODK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YY12 ODK safe to buy?

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