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YY12 WTW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,493 mi
Last recorded143,493 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 WTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 137,899 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 137,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 127,780 miles

rear bumper damaged and stuck out

Fail 6 Mar 2024 127,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear bumper damaged and stuck out

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,954 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 110,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,555 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,554 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 90,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexy pipe is split.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,755 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 82,755 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,423 miles

Exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working tried to repair but needs new lamp and bulb holder (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 41,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 WTW registered?

YY12 WTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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