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YH12 UJC

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,579 mi
Last recorded77,579 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,067 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 73,067 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,459 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 69,459 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,378 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 39,208 miles

minor movement detected in offside steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished & nail in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2016 39,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor movement detected in offside steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished & nail in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,993 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,993 miles

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

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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YH12 UJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 UJC registered?

YH12 UJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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