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YS12 XJW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,169 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 59,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel 14 notch's (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,176 miles

Offside DRL not working

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,348 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 57,347 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,508 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 56,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,412 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,954 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 33,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 22,429 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 22,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XJW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS12 XJW registered?

YS12 XJW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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