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Y23 JPH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,566 mi
Last recorded129,566 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 JPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 129,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 104,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 90,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 82,649 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,955 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,245 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill damaged

Windscreen wipers smearing (nearside split)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,817 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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Y23 JPH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y23 JPH registered?

Y23 JPH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is Y23 JPH safe to buy?

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