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YY12 SYW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 SYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,706 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 82,706 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,836 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 78,836 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,381 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,690 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED AND LOOSE

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

N/S/REAR TYRE SPLITTING IN TREAD REPLACE A S A P

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,560 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 SYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYW registered?

YY12 SYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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