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DA12 UTJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 64,792 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 64,792 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,637 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,871 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,236 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 UTJ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA12 UTJ?

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What year was DA12 UTJ registered?

DA12 UTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DA12 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 UTJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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