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Y29 TSB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,258 mi
Last recorded52,258 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 TSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,258 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 52,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,800 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,792 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,578 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer tread area and are perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,721 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 13,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 3,927 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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Y29 TSB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y29 TSB registered?

Y29 TSB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is Y29 TSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 TSB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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