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DE12 GVT

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,956 mi
Last recorded28,956 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 28,956 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 28,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,148 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,195 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,267 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,981 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 19,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,237 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,929 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,903 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 16,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE12 GVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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

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What year was DE12 GVT registered?

DE12 GVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 GVT 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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