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YY12 LVP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,468 mi
Last recorded80,468 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 LVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,468 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,924 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,117 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 71,117 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,506 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,552 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 59,552 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 wishbone /rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,253 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,184 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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YY12 LVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LVP registered?

YY12 LVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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