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DA12 DCV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 113,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 113,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 94,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight wear on offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight wear on offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside close to cords advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 45,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2017 37,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,478 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRES ON 3.5MM

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 24,162 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (165/70x14)

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 DCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 DCV registered?

DA12 DCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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