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WG12 YDA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,842 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,906 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 69,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,309 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 58,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165.70.14 81T. Continental. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear outer lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,493 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,984 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 38,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,916 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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WG12 YDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG12 YDA registered?

WG12 YDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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