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YS12 JVM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,544 mi
Last recorded12,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 JVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 12,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatshield clip broken off side

Fail 22 Jun 2026 12,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Position Lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Position Lamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatshield clip broken off side

Pass 16 Jun 2025 11,079 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 8,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 2,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 2,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 2,872 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 2,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 2,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 2,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 2,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,775 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 1,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 1,364 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 JVM 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 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 YS12 JVM registered?

YS12 JVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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