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YY12 TYX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,892 mi
Last recorded97,892 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 TYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,721 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 95,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,524 miles

Corrosion around fuel flap

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi blowing, not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,286 miles

Centre brake light not working

Corrosion around fuel cap/flap

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft CV boot has a pinhole, smear of grease

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,447 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,545 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,530 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 63,530 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust Heatshield Hanging Down.

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,730 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,742 miles

Front tyres getting low + cracking

Offside Rear Tyre getting low + cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,197 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 TYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY12 TYX registered?

YY12 TYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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