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DE12 KPN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,025 mi
Last recorded43,025 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 43,025 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracked Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 41,724 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Travel High

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box slightly corroded at top of box and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm cracking and perished in main tread 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm worn on outer edge 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,782 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 36,781 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 35,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,268 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 29,268 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,890 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 25,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,007 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,961 miles

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing

near side rear tyre cracking

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 KPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPN registered?

DE12 KPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DE12 KPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 KPN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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