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YG12 VGR

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,695 mi
Last recorded34,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 34,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 34,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on outer edge and tearing to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears to treads and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 22,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 21,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 19,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,308 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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YG12 VGR 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.

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What year was YG12 VGR registered?

YG12 VGR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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