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X1 EMR

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,470 mi
Last recorded29,470 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 EMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 28,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 26,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 24,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,051 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 21,051 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,085 miles

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

Front wipers smearing but still clearing windscreen

Middle heat shield loose

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 18,085 miles

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

Front wipers smearing but still clearing windscreen

Middle heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 15,718 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks

slight bind n/s/r brake and squeel

Fail 27 Mar 2018 15,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visable in cracks at 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visable in cracks at 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have age related cracks

slight bind n/s/r brake and squeel

Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,514 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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X1 EMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X1 EMR registered?

X1 EMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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