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AU12 YMO

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 87,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,261 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 84,261 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,647 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 76,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,025 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 57,108 miles

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Nearside tyre has a nail within the tread area and is perished

Offside rear tyre aged

Fail 19 Aug 2017 57,108 miles

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside tyre has a nail within the tread area and is perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre aged

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,196 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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AU12 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

How do I check the history of AU12 YMO?

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What year was AU12 YMO registered?

AU12 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AU12 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YMO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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