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YT12 UUP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 UUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 91,115 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 91,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf tyre 3.0mm bald both edges

osf tyre bald inner edge almost to cords

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 63,461 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 56,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 3-4k remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 38,667 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,935 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,145 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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YT12 UUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 UUP registered?

YT12 UUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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