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AG12 JYD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 JYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2026 99,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,602 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slow reaction (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 75,011 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 74,998 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2021 68,464 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 68,391 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 53,513 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))

Fail 25 May 2019 53,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,665 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 May 2017 36,284 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 36,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both topped up washers (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 26,362 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside daytime running light inop

Pass 26 May 2015 19,504 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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AG12 JYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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What year was AG12 JYD registered?

AG12 JYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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