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YR12 XYB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Wishbone ball joint split but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,205 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 64,204 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,901 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 45,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,475 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Offside Front Day running light inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,585 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 17,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,707 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 XYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 YR12 XYB registered?

YR12 XYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is YR12 XYB safe to buy?

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