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YX12 CHY

2012 Volkswagen Minibus

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 CHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,899 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 37,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise detected in steering

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 13,506 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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YX12 CHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Minibus in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX12 CHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX12 CHY registered?

YX12 CHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YX12 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 CHY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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