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YP12 XHJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 107,583 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 107,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 107,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,505 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 106,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 99,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 99,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 88,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,173 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 69,061 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 69,061 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 59,313 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly slight (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 59,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both strong advise uneven wear old very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly slight (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 50,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 50,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,766 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,995 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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YP12 XHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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YP12 XHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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