CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY12 VDL

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,497 mi
Last recorded21,497 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 21,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 20,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 20,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 19,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,208 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,169 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 16,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 16,880 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,524 miles

Central centre exhaust heat shield broken - still secure.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,003 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
Full Volkswagen Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY12 VDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

How do I check the history of YY12 VDL?

You can check the full history of YY12 VDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY12 VDL registered?

YY12 VDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is YY12 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 VDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY12 VDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY12 VDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.