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YY12 EUN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 108,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 108,583 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 100,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 94,587 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,171 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 88,171 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 77,124 miles

Coolant leak poss radiator

coolant low

Pass 17 May 2019 76,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,776 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 60,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 53,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit over half worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 53,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit over half worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,135 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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.

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YY12 EUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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