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YE12 XSU

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 66,237 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2023 53,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,790 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,993 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 40,380 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,436 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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YE12 XSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 XSU registered?

YE12 XSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YE12 XSU safe to buy?

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