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Y16 TJH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 TJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,849 miles

very small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,688 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/haldex unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 30,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,684 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/haldex unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight up/down movement at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened superficially corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 24,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 20,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,232 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 13,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,374 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2019 48,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,704 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y16 TJH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y16 TJH registered?

Y16 TJH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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