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DA12 UTK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,283 mi
Last recorded24,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 24,283 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 23,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 23,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 22,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 17,620 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,072 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 UTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTK?

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What year was DA12 UTK registered?

DA12 UTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is DA12 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 UTK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA12 UTK have outstanding finance?

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