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YJ12 VSW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,753 mi
Last recorded52,753 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2025 49,537 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,326 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 39,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 26,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 18,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 11,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,224 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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YJ12 VSW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ12 VSW registered?

YJ12 VSW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YJ12 VSW safe to buy?

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