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AF12 YGZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,299 mi
Last recorded109,299 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 109,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear near excessive and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear near excessive and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have inner and outer edge wear, are getting low on tread and are perishing on the outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly - not showing on RBT

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,069 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,002 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges 2mm

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,825 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 41,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,663 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AF12 YGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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.

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AF12 YGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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