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Y12 ARR

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 ARR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,362 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 57,362 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 53,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,263 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 43,263 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 37,005 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,289 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 24,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,755 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,070 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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Y12 ARR 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 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 Y12 ARR registered?

Y12 ARR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is Y12 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 ARR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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