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YM12 CHZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,499 mi
Last recorded122,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 CHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 122,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear solids at rear end towards flexis bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,281 miles

NSR bumper corner loose but not in danger of falling off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER and LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 114,281 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Front NS different to other 3 (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR bumper corner loose but not in danger of falling off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER and LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel approaching excessive, advise adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,212 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 86,181 miles

Parking brake lever close to end of travel, recommend inspection

Side repeaters have a product on the lense, but not reducing light output

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 80,018 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 80,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,080 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit three tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,351 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,342 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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YM12 CHZ 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.

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What year was YM12 CHZ registered?

YM12 CHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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