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D4 LGS

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,158 mi
Last recorded53,158 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 LGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,158 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 53,157 miles

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2024 33,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 21,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 21,062 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2020 20,722 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 20,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake reqs adjustment

Fail 31 Oct 2018 18,177 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake reqs adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2017 16,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 14,876 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s DDL light inop

Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,387 miles

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Oct 2015 13,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

wipers smearing

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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D4 LGS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D4 LGS registered?

D4 LGS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is D4 LGS safe to buy?

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