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Y13 AHR

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,079 mi
Last recorded112,079 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 AHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,719 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 104,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded, biased to offside, offside not locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Very slight free movement detected within steering gear assembly.

Fail 14 Mar 2022 93,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread joint with inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread, and tread joint with outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded, biased to offside, offside not locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Very slight free movement detected within steering gear assembly.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 79,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 45,931 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 34,469 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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Y13 AHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y13 AHR registered?

Y13 AHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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