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2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YP12 RKA

YP12 RKA

2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2012. Recorded mileage 121,476 miles. MOT valid until 07/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2012 · Sheffield
MOT Status
Valid until 07/12/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
121,476 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
999cc

YP12 RKA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
  • 121,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

YP12 RKA Mileage History

  1. 29/11/2023118,726 mi
  2. 29/11/2023118,726 mi
  3. 06/12/2024120,834 mi+2,108 mi
  4. 05/12/2025121,476 mi+642 mi
  5. 05/12/2025121,476 mi

Average of roughly 1,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YP12 RKA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (YP12 RKA) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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