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YY12 UAD

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,994 mi
Last recorded53,994 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,994 miles

Handbrake lever needs adjusting

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 49,930 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,804 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 46,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 41,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,003 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 38,003 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tread cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,113 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tread cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,698 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 29,654 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,118 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 22,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,198 miles

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

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

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 UAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UAD registered?

YY12 UAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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