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DA12 AMX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 AMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 117,357 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 117,333 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 111,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,808 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 93,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,835 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,191 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DA12 AMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

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What year was DA12 AMX registered?

DA12 AMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 AMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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