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YR12 PYV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,265 miles

hand brake lever has excess travel

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,854 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,122 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,971 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 72,971 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,297 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 51,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,749 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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YR12 PYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 PYV registered?

YR12 PYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 PYV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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