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23 HAL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,668 mi
Last recorded14,668 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 HAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 14,668 miles

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Pass 26 Nov 2024 13,911 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 13,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 12,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 12,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 11,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 10,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 9,523 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 8,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 6,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 5,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 5,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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23 HAL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 HAL?

You can check the full history of 23 HAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 23 HAL registered?

23 HAL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is 23 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 HAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 23 HAL have outstanding finance?

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