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YC12 XTF

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 XTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 110,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 - 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 110,034 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 - 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise discs to be replaced next pad change due to lips on discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both topmounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,421 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 97,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,729 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,205 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,205 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,743 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 44,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,336 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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YC12 XTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC12 XTF registered?

YC12 XTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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