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DA12 OWM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,924 mi
Last recorded63,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 OWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 36,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,440 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,073 miles

Various panels marked

Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,897 miles

various panels marked

Fail 10 Aug 2020 17,897 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

various panels marked

Pass 30 Jul 2019 13,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,453 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2017 9,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 7,934 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 6,255 miles

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 OWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OWM registered?

DA12 OWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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