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YS12 VUP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,582 mi
Last recorded80,582 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,582 miles

Nearside Rear wing/ quarter panel damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2024 77,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wing/ quarter panel damage

Offside Front shocker top mounting slight play

Offside mirror taped but secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam surface corrosion

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2023 71,611 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes swelling under plastic trims

Fail 24 Feb 2023 71,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes swelling under plastic trims

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,940 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking all over

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking all over

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot not opening

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,417 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 35,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,858 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 VUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUP registered?

YS12 VUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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