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YE12 XSG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,208 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 55,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 55,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 566 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 566 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 50,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 43,417 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 May 2021 38,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 34,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 21,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 19,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 13,898 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 10,069 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 10,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YE12 XSG 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 85.7%.

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 YE12 XSG registered?

YE12 XSG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YE12 XSG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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