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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

Y12 ARRMOT history

Y12 ARR is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 73,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

Y12 ARR white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,499 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 ARR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 ARR was last recorded at 73,499 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,955 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,499 miles
  • 2024 – 68,955 miles
  • 2022 – 57,362 miles
  • 2020 – 49,235 miles
  • 2018 – 37,005 miles
  • 2017 – 24,238 miles
  • 2016 – 20,755 miles
  • 2015 – 20,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,499 miles (+4,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    364853604612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,955 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    360296673912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,937 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    172964382501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    407171446156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,362 miles (+3,584)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    323796027588
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,778 miles
    Test number
    750720036325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,778 miles (+4,543)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,778 miles
    Test number
    150141851697
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,235 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,235 miles
    Test number
    205817539439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    164331967222
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail43,263 miles (+6,258)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    451911777316
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass37,005 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,005 miles
    Test number
    798158757342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,289 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    887535889151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,238 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    415001769117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,755 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,755 miles
    Test number
    304843381035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    748877675001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y12 ARR

Does Y12 ARR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 ARR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y12 ARR?
The MOT on Y12 ARR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y12 ARR done?
Y12 ARR was recorded at 73,499 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has Y12 ARR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 ARR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y12 ARR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y12 ARR find?
Y12 ARR passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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