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YS12 GZP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,084 mi
Last recorded59,084 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 59,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 54,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 49,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,929 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 42,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 42,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 25 Sep 2020 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 36,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,875 miles

Central heat sheild ontop of exhaust loose

Nearside Front scatch on windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking inner/outer walls

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking inner/outer tyre walls

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,650 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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YS12 GZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS12 GZP registered?

YS12 GZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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