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YY12 ETU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 56,353 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 56,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tailgate not open from out side

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,773 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 47,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front running light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,518 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,745 miles

Cracking in treads of both front tyres and offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2019 35,745 miles

Cracking in treads of both front tyres and offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,558 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 30,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YY12 ETU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY12 ETU registered?

YY12 ETU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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