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YL12 BYO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 65,097 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,700 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 62,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,509 miles

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

cracks developing at petrol cap seal

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 37,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,037 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 10,427 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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YL12 BYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL12 BYO registered?

YL12 BYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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