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YE12 YAW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,185 mi
Last recorded61,185 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber extensively split/deteriorated and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front day time running lamp is inoperative.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front daytime running lamp inoperative.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,308 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 49,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensively perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensively perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front daytime running lamp is inoperative.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,626 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,924 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,393 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 YAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 YAW registered?

YE12 YAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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